Volvo has built the world’s most powerful series production truck

Minor Changes & Pricing | Dean | January 9, 2009 at 13:49

Volvo have created the most powerful series-manufactured truck in the in the world. The Volvo Truck’s FH16 features 700-hp with an amazing 3,150Nm of torque. The flagship Volvo truck is fitted with a D16G engine which is an upgraded version of the companies current D16 engine which has 660-hp.

The extra horsepower also allows for higher torque, and the new 16.0-litre engine produces cleaner exhaust gasses and it is certified for the new Euro 5 European emission requirements which will start in October this year.

“The Volvo FH16 is intended for the very heaviest and most demanding of transport operations. It is also a highly prestigious truck for the customer who is looking for something truly out of the ordinary. Now, with 700 hp, the Volvo FH16 sets itself apart from everything else in the industry,” said Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of Volvo Trucks.

There are various versions of the FH16 with the D156G engine. One variant will feature 600-hp, while another only has 540-hp.