03-29-2016, 01:40 PM
Classic engines history:
First remember that Newell has always put the customer's wishes first so if a customer wanted a different engine, Newell would try to make it happen.
In the 1960's and early 70's, Newells used gasoline engines, primarily 330 Ford, 391 Ford, 401 Ford, 534 Ford and 460 Lincoln although a few were built with 440 Chrysler/Dodge engines.
1972 saw the introduction of the Newell rear mounted diesel powered motorhome. There were still front engine gasoline powered Newells built through 1975.
Beginning in 1972, the most diesel powered Newell had a Cummins V555. By 1973, the Caterpillar 1160 also was being used. By 1976, the Catepillar 3208 was being used in lieu of the 1160 while use of the Cummins 555 continued. By 1979 Detroit Diesel 6V71 and 6V92's were being installed although they were not turbocharged at that time. By the early 1980's the primary engines were the 6V92T's (turbocharged typically 350 HP) and the Cummins V903 turbo (also typically 350 HP).
The 1985 models began offering the Detroit 8V92T (actually the last 1984 has an 8V92 in it) and the 1988 models began using the DDEC (Detroit Diesel Electronic Control) engines.
Classic Size History:
1967: 25' and 30' (excluding bumpers)
1972: Rear engine chassis shortest length was 33'
1980: Shortest Newell was 36'.
1986: Wide Body (102") became available on the 40'.
1986: Most 39 and 40' coaches had tag axles although they could be ordered without the tag.
First remember that Newell has always put the customer's wishes first so if a customer wanted a different engine, Newell would try to make it happen.
In the 1960's and early 70's, Newells used gasoline engines, primarily 330 Ford, 391 Ford, 401 Ford, 534 Ford and 460 Lincoln although a few were built with 440 Chrysler/Dodge engines.
1972 saw the introduction of the Newell rear mounted diesel powered motorhome. There were still front engine gasoline powered Newells built through 1975.
Beginning in 1972, the most diesel powered Newell had a Cummins V555. By 1973, the Caterpillar 1160 also was being used. By 1976, the Catepillar 3208 was being used in lieu of the 1160 while use of the Cummins 555 continued. By 1979 Detroit Diesel 6V71 and 6V92's were being installed although they were not turbocharged at that time. By the early 1980's the primary engines were the 6V92T's (turbocharged typically 350 HP) and the Cummins V903 turbo (also typically 350 HP).
The 1985 models began offering the Detroit 8V92T (actually the last 1984 has an 8V92 in it) and the 1988 models began using the DDEC (Detroit Diesel Electronic Control) engines.
Classic Size History:
1967: 25' and 30' (excluding bumpers)
1972: Rear engine chassis shortest length was 33'
1980: Shortest Newell was 36'.
1986: Wide Body (102") became available on the 40'.
1986: Most 39 and 40' coaches had tag axles although they could be ordered without the tag.