1970
Ford Trucks Louisville L8000
The Louisville L8000 was Ford's entry into the Class 8 highway trucking market, built at the Louisville, Kentucky plant. Its 8.2L Detroit 8.2L V8 or Cummins NH diesel options made it a serious Mack and Kenworth competitor.
Heavy Truck
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 14.0L Cummins NHH-280 turbodiesel I6 |
| Horsepower | 290 hp |
| Torque | 1,300 Nm |
| Transmission | 13-speed Fuller |
| Drivetrain | 6×4 |
| GVWR | 36,000 kg |
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| Payload | 23,000 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Length | 9,200 mm |
| MSRP Range | $45,000 (USA, 1975) |