Own the Road: Kenworth Launches New Long-Hood Conventional – The W990

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kenworth continued its tradition of driver-focused product development
with the introduction of its new long-hood conventional – the Kenworth
W990 – Thursday evening during a major unveiling event at the Las Vegas
Motor Speedway. A large audience of customers, dealers and press
gathered to celebrate the launch of the new W990 with its traditional
design that truly makes it The Driver’s Truck.

“The new Kenworth W990 is a reflection of the Kenworth brand, The
World’s Best, which represents the quality, engineering excellence, and
both customer and driver focus that goes into every Kenworth we build,”
said Mike Dozier, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president.

“We are passionate about our products, our customers that depend on
them, and the drivers that operate them. We know that there are many
customers and drivers out there who share our passion. The Kenworth W990
represents the pride, image and freedom of trucking, and captures the
spirit of what trucking is all about,” Dozier said.

The Kenworth W990 sets a powerful new industry standard, and is designed
to maximize performance in line haul, pickup and delivery, regional
haul, and heavy haul operations. At 131.5 inches from bumper to
back-of-cab, the W990 establishes a bold presence among conventional
trucks.

Available in day cab, 40-inch flat top, and 52-inch and 76-inch mid-roof
sleeper configurations, the W990 is standard with the proprietary PACCAR
Powertrain consisting of the PACCAR MX-13 engine rated up to 510-hp and
1,850 lb-ft of torque, a 12-speed PACCAR automated transmission and
PACCAR 40K tandem rear axles.

Built on the proven and popular 2.1-meter cab platform – used in the
Kenworth T680 and T880 – the Kenworth W990 features driver comfort and
amenities that are second to none. Special comfort and style options
include the Limited Edition cab and sleeper interior, and the W990
Driver’s Studio package of premium options that create a luxurious home
on the road living experience.

The W990 Limited Edition interior comes in midnight black with glossy
Ravenwood door and dash trim accents. The special interior features rich
black leather, embroidered W990 logo, Royal Blue double-stitched diamond
door pads, black leather wrapped steering wheel with Royal Blue
stitching, and driver and passenger seats with suede charcoal inserts
and perforated leather with Royal Blue backing.

The W990 Driver’s Studio offers a 180-degree swivel passenger seat and
rotating table for two people, drawer-style refrigerator, and convenient
space ideal for a microwave. Entertainment is provided by Kenworth’s
premium audio package with 320-watt amp, 10-inch subwoofer and eight
speakers; swivel TV mount for up to a 28-inch flat screen TV; and
optional EpicVue pre-wire for satellite TV. There’s a full-size wardrobe
space for hanging clothes, multiple storage drawers, and large storage
space under the lower bunk. The 1800-watt inverter includes a shore
power connection and four standard 120-volt sleeper outlets to power a
range of electrical devices. Convenient LED lighting provides ample
interior light throughout the sleeper.

The W990 builds upon Kenworth’s long tradition of combining cutting-edge
technology with exceptional craftsmanship, performance and quality. The
W990 is standard with Kenworth TruckTech+ remote diagnostics system.
Kenworth NAV+HD seven-inch, color in-dash display provides access to
valuable features such as truck-specific navigation, roadside
assistance, vehicle data, hands-free calling, audio controls, blind-spot
camera inputs and the Internet.

“The Kenworth W990’s excellent performance, classical styling, premium
finishes and lifestyle amenities underscore a sense of driver
achievement and pride,” concluded Dozier. “We are driven to provide the
best equipment in the industry to get the job done.”

Kenworth is The Driver’s Truck™. See what drivers are saying at www.kenworth.com/drivers.

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy
and medium duty trucks. Kenworth’s Internet home page is at www.kenworth.com.
Kenworth is a PACCAR company (NASDAQ: PCAR).

Contacts

For Kenworth Truck Company
Jeff Parietti, 425-518-2783
jparietti@paccar.com
or
Doug
Siefkes, 425-392-2611
siefkes@siefkespetit.com