Cummins Offers 280-hp C8.3G Natural Gas Engine for Automotive Market.Business Editors/Automotive Writers COLUMBUS, Ind.--(AutomotiveWire)--Oct. 10, 2000 Cummins Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CUM) today announced the introduction of a new 280-hp rating for the C8.3G gas engine. "The C8.3G has become the engine of choice for operators looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. the best fuel economy in this class," said Dave O'Brien For the actor, see . Dave O'Brien is an American sportscaster who currently broadcasts various events for ESPN television and Westwood One radio. The Quincy, Massachusetts native now joins Joe Castiglione on Boston Red Sox radio broadcasts. , marketing manager, alternative fuel engines, Cummins. "This new rating features more horsepower horsepower, unit of power in the English system of units. It is equal to 33,000 foot-pounds per minute or 550 foot-pounds per second or approximately 746 watts. , along with enhanced diagnostic capabilities for improved maintenance." The C8.3-280G has a peak torque of 850 lb-ft at 1400 rpm and a governed speed of 2400 rpm for outstanding performance in purpose-built vehicles such as refuse trucks. In addition to its power, the C8.3G is highly efficient because of its spark ignition system ignition system In a gasoline engine, the means used for producing an electric spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the cylinders to produce the motive force. The ignition system consists of a storage battery recharged by a generator, an induction coil, a device to with coil-on-plug technology and multiple spark discharge. Multiple spark discharge means smoother idling and acceleration, as well as increased spark plug spark plug: see ignition. spark plug Device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine and carries two electrodes separated by an air gap, across which current from a high-tension ignition system discharges, creating a spark life. The ignition system, together with closed loop electronic engine management controls, delivers excellent performance and superior reliability. Like all Cummins engines, the C8.3G engine is supported by Cummins QuickServe,(R) which provides fast and responsive service for Cummins customers in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The QuickServe initiative allows for outstanding service and is supported by Cummins world-class distribution network. Cummins now accepts emergency parts orders until midnight Eastern standard time for next-day delivery to most locations in the U.S. and Canada. QuickServe has also expanded the availability of Genuine Cummins Parts, Cummins ReCon(R) components and Fleetguard/Nelson products. For more information about Cummins products and services, call 1-800-DIESELS (1-800-343-7357) for the nearest authorized Cummins dealer or distributor location. You can visit Cummins on the Internet at www.cummins.com and e-mail users can contact the company at powermaster@cummins.com. Cummins, headquartered in Columbus, Ind., is the world's largest producer of diesel engines above 200 horsepower. The company provides products and services for customers in markets worldwide for engines, power generation and filtration. In 1999, Cummins reported sales of $6.6 billion. Press releases by fax may be requested by calling News on Demand (toll-free) at 888/329-2305. Cummins home page on the Internet can be found at www.cummins.com. |
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