Detroit Diesel Series 92

Series 92
6V92 engines photographed in 2003
Overview
Manufacturer	Detroit Diesel
Production	1974–1995
Layout
Configuration	6-, 8-, 12-, and 16-cylinder V-type
Displacement	552 to 1,472 cu in (9.0 to 24.1 L) 92 in3 (1,510 cc) per cylinder
Cylinder bore	4.84 in (123 mm)
Piston stroke	5.00 in (127 mm)
Cylinder block material	Cast iron, replaceable cylinder liners
Cylinder head material	Cast iron
Compression ratio	17:1 (turbo) 19:1
RPM range
Max. engine speed	1950–2100 rpm (typ.)
Combustion
Turbocharger	Optional
Dimensions
Length	38–41 in (97–104 cm) (6V92)[1][2] 44–48 in (110–120 cm) (8V92)[3][4] 68 in (170 cm) (12V92)[5][6] 79 in (200 cm) (16V92)[6]
Width	38–39 in (97–99 cm) (6V92 & 8V92)[1][2][3][4] 47 in (120 cm) (12V92 & 16V92)[5][6]
Height	47–52 in (120–130 cm) (6V92 & 8V92)[1][2][3][4] 54–59 in (140–150 cm) (12V92 & 16V92)[5][6]
Dry weight	1,960–2,020 lb (890–920 kg) (6V92)[1][2] 2,345–2,415 lb (1,064–1,095 kg) (8V92)[3][4] 3,840–4,280 lb (1,740–1,940 kg) (12V92)[5][6] 4,840 lb (2,200 kg) (16V92)[6]
Chronology
Predecessor	Series 71
Successor	Series 60 Series 50

The Detroit Diesel Series 92 is a two-stroke cycle, V-block diesel engine, produced with versions ranging from six to 16 cylinders. Among these, the most popular were the 6V92 and 8V92, which were V6 and V8 configurations of the same engine respectively. The series was introduced in 1974 as a rebored version of its then-popular sister series, the Series 71. Both the Series 71 and Series 92 engines were popularly used in on-highway vehicle applications.