Detroit Diesel Series 92 Range

Introduced in 1974, the Detroit Diesel Series 92 was a rebored version of the Series 71. The two-stroke cycle, V-block diesel engine was available in configurations from six to 16 cylinders, with the 6V92 and 8V92 being the most popular, representing V6 and V8 configurations, respectively.

Compared to the Series 71, the Series 92 had a larger bore of 4.84in and an identical stroke of 5in, resulting in a nominal displacement per cylinder of 92 cubic inches, hence its name.

Though initially challenged by breakdowns due to torque, Carl Kamradt, a senior engineer at Detroit Diesel Allison's Experimental Department, resolved these issues. As a result, the Series 92 became the preferred choice for applications needing high torque and dependability. Eventually, production of the Series 92 ceased in the summer of 1995.