DD15 Technical Presentation

Redford, July 2009

Note: All data is as of July 2009 and is subject to change

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 Presentation Contents

• General Product Information

• Key Product Features

• Vehicle Benefits

• Product Maintenance Schedules

• Warranty

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 DD15 Overview
Introduced into the North American market in October 2007,the DD15 is the first heavy duty
engine to be launched with EPA ’07 and EPA ’10 in mind.

• Global engine platform shared with Europe and Asia

REDFORD MANNHEIM KAWASAKI

• 90% common components creates global scale

• $1.5B in development invested over 4.5 years

• 5.6 million test miles

• DD15 has enough test miles to circle earth 225 times

• Designed with 2010 in mind

• DD15 is EPA 07 compliant and EPA 2010 ready

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 DD15 Power Ratings
The DD15 has 18 separate Power Ratings to meet any of your customers varying needs.
The DD15 performance profile is compatible with a gear fast, run slow powertrain
philosophy.

Power Ratings Cruise Power Ratings Multi-Torque Power Ratings

Horsepower Torque Horsepower Torque Horsepower Torque

HP @ 1800 RPM Lb-ft @ 1100 RPM HP @ 1800 RPM Lb-ft @ 1100 RPM HP @ 1800 RPM Lb-ft @ 1100 RPM

455 1550 455/475 1550 455 1550/1750

475 1550 455/475 1650 475 1650/1850

455 1650 455/505 1650

475 1650 475/505 1650

505 1650 485/530 1850

515 1750 500/560 1850

485 1850

500 1850

530 1850

560 1850

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 DD15 Specifications
The DD15 is one of the lightest heavy-duty engines in the market. Its engine dry weight is
comparable to the Cummins ISX and over 100 lbs lighter than the CAT C15.

<11L 11L to 14L >14L

3500

3,047 3,090
3,021
3000 2,880
2,840

2,610
2,519 2,540 2,545
2500
2,244 2,288
2,206

2000

1500

1000
Detroit Diesel

Detroit Diesel
MBE 4000 (12.8L)

Volvo D13 (12.8L)

Volvo D16 (16.1L)

Caterpillar C13

Caterpillar C15
Cummins ISX
Cummins ISM

MaxxForce13

Mack MP8 (12.8L)

International

Series 60 (14.0L)
Detroit Diesel

Detroit Diesel

(15.0L)
(10.8L)

(12.4L)

DD13

DD15
(12.5L)

(15.2L)
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 Right Side Walk Around
The right side (hot side) of the DD15 illustrates the many of the innovative features on the
engine including the revolutionary turbo compounding system.

Item Component
2
1 Turbocompound
4
2 EGR Valve/Actuator 6
1
3 EGR Cooler 9

4 AC/Freon Compressor 5
8
5 Alternator 7

6 Conventional Turbocharger
7 Crankcase Breather
8 Starter Location
9 Fuel Doser Valve

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 Left Side Walk Around
Ease of service on the DD15 is one of its most notable benefits. Notice that many of the
common service items on the left side (cold side) of the DD15 are positioned higher on the
engine so they will be above the frame rail.

Item Component 3 2
3
1 Oil/Coolant Module
2 Fuel Rail 2
5
3 Charged Air Manifold 8 4
11 10 1
1 6 4
4 High Pressure Injection Fuel Pump 9
5 Doser Block Assembly 5
6 Air Compressor 8
7 9 7 6
7 Power Steering Pump Location
8 Fuel Filter Module
9 Motor Control Module (MCM)
10 Thermostat
11 Water Pump

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 Specifications
The DD15 has specifications like no other Detroit Diesel engine. Its durability is unmatched
with an industry leading 1.2M mile B50 life and it is exceptionally quiet making it a pleasure
to drive.

Attributes DD15 Ratings

Architecture Inline – 6

Mat’l Block / Head Cast Iron/Compact Graphite Iron

Displacement (L) 14.8

• Higher compression ratios contribute to optimized
Bore (in) 5.47
fuel consumption; at 18.4:1 the DD15 has one of
Stroke (mm / in) 6.42 the highest ratios in the HD market (Series 60
Compression Ratio 18.4 : 1 17:1)
Power Range (HP) 455 – 560

Rated Engine Speed (rpm) 1800

Peak Torque Range (lb-ft)
Peak Torque Speed (rpm)
Emissions NOx (g / bhp-hr)
1550 – 1850 • The non-wastegated, non-VGT turbocharger
1100
simplifies a historically complex component with
no loss of performance
EPA 07 compliant

Non-Wastegated Turbocharger w/
Aspiration
Charge Air Cooling

Compression/Engine Brake Integrated Jacobs Brake (Std) • Turbo compounding technology converts turbo
Amplified Common Rail Fuel outlet exhaust gas energy into usable up to 50
Fuel System bonus HP
System (ACRS)

Life (B50 miles) 1,200,000

Estimated Dry Weight (lbs) 2880

Dimensions (L x W x H) 60.2 x 49.6 x 52.5

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 Innovations Overview
The DD15 introduces new technologies into the HD engine market that make it the industry
leader in innovation. Its turbo compounding, Amplified Common Rail Fuel System (ACRS),
and integrated Jacobs Brake allow the DD15 to create more power without sacrificing fuel
economy or driver comfort.

Turbo compounding adds up to 50 bonus horsepower

Air Management System by converting turbo outlet exhaust gas energy into
usable mechanical power.

Advanced cooling system reduces fan on-time directly

Cooling System
increasing fuel economy (fan uses apprx. 40 HP).

The ACRS (Amplified Common Rail Fuel System) gives

Fuel System the DD15 the ability to optimize the tradeoffs between
fuel economy, power, noise and emissions.

Higher oil capacity, improved filtration and operation

Lubrication System on ULSD and CJ4 oil will result in roughly 67% longer oil
drain intervals compared to the Series 60.

The standard Jacobs Engine Brake gives the customer

Internal Components / Overhead
3 modes of engine retarding capability (low, medium,
/ Jacobs Brake high) with minimal noise.

- Common system for all Detroit Diesel engines

Electronics – DDEC VI
- Sixth generation of electronics over the last 20 years

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 Air Management System
The DD15 Air Management System is one of the most innovative in the engine market. The
revolutionary turbo compounding system is unique to the marketplace giving the DD15 a
significant advantage over competitors.

• Turbo outlet exhaust gas

powers the turbine wheel
which engages at 900
rpm the hydrodynamic
Turbo (fluid driven) clutch with
compounding connects directly to the
rear gear train.
• At higher RPMs turbo
compounding creates up
to 50 bonus HP.

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 Air Management System
The DD15 Air Management innovation do not stop with turbo compounding a simplified
turbocharger design and improved EGR System are reliable as ever.

Non-wastegated, non-VGT
turbocharger

Turbocharger - Reduces weight

- Simplified operation =
less failures
Controls the amount of
exhaust gas that mixes with
the charged air from the
CAC.
EGR System
Single pass, parallel flow
designed EGR cooler is an
improvement over the
Series 60.

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 Cooling System
The advanced cooling system on the DD15 leads to many benefits including improved
performance, consistent operating temperatures and reduced fan on-time.

Moving the thermostat to

the left (cool side) of the
engine results in improved
Thermostat
performance with more
consistent operating
temperatures.
Improved performance of
the cooling system and
placement of the
Oil Coolant thermostat leads to
Module reduced fan on-time, a
savings of 40 HP. Less fan
on-time directly benefits
fuel economy.

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 Fuel System
Amplified Common Rail Fuel System (ACRS), fuel filter module and electronically actuated
fuel injectors are the DD15’s solution to rising fuel prices, additional restrictions on
emissions and increasing driver demands for a responsive AND quiet engine.

Amplified Common The ACRS provides the DD15 the

ability to optimize the tradeoffs
Rail Fuel System
between fuel economy, power, noise
(ACRS) and emissions.

The fuel filter provides needed fuel

quality using 3 filters:

Fuel Filter Module - 100 micron rated (pre-filter)

- 10 micron rated (water separator)
- 3-5 micro rated (final filter)

The ACRS keeps fuel pressure lower

until fuel reaches the electronically
actuated injectors. Higher pressures
Fuel Injectors
in the injectors increase fuel
atomization lowering combustion
temperature and improving efficiency.

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 Lubrication System
Advancements to the lubrication system in the DD15 permit longer oil drain intervals which
means your trucks will be on the road longer between routine maintenance.

- Oil Capacity 45.7 Liters (47

Qts).

Oil Capacity - Almost 67% longer oil drain

intervals compared to the
Series 60 without
compromising engine wear.

Oil remains in block and head

Anti-drain back
resulting in faster oil pressure
valve upon start up.

- The maintenance free closed

crankcase system removes
crankcase vapors, separates
Crankcase oil and returns it back into the
Breather oil sump.
- Reduces oil consumption while
lowering emissions.

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 Internal Components / Overhead / Jake Brake
No one is going to hear the remarkably quiet integrated Jacobs Engine Brake. Along with
the hollowed out dual overhead camshafts, the internal components on the DD15 set it
apart from competitors.

The Jake Brake comes standard on

Integrated Jacobs the DD15. It provides customer’s with
Engine Brake (Jake 3 modes of engine retarding
Brake) capability (low, medium, high) with
minimal noise.

TLC
Top liner cooling (TLC) is designed to
increase the coolant flow around the
Liner top of the liner. This helps decrease
the liner and piston ring temperatures
increasing durability of the DD15.

Fuel economy is improved with:

- Dual overhead camshafts for more
precise control of air/fuel mixture,
Dual Overhead thus optimizing the combustion
Camshafts event.
- Reduced weight from the hollowed
out camshafts improves engine
torque response.

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 Electronics
Over the last 20 years Detroit Diesel has updated, refined and improved its electronics.
With the integration of the latest version, DDEC VI, the DD15 benefits from almost a quarter
century of electronic brainpower.

Common system for all

Detroit Diesel engines
MCM
simplifies trouble shooting
Commonality across all Detroit Diesel
engines.
Over 20 years of electronic
brainpower is incorporated
DDEC VI DDEC VI into the latest version of
Detroit Diesel electronic
system.

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 Vehicle Benefits Overview
The chart below depicts how the DD15 systems align with key engine benefits.

Benefit Durability / Maintenance Environmental

Feature Fuel Economy Drivability
Reliability Cost Impact

Air Management System Turbo compounding, non-wastegated Turbo

Cooling System Advanced Oil/Coolant Module

Fuel System ACRS, Completely Electronic Injectors

Lubrication System Long Oil Drain Interval, Crankcase Breather

Internal Components Rigid Engine Block, Rear Gear Train

Overhead Hollow overhead cams, 18.4:1 compression

Jacobs Engine Brake Extremely quiet, integrated into cylinder head

Electronics – DDEC VI 20 years of engine electronics experience

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 Fuel Economy Benefits
The DD15 is the fuel economy leader in the HD industry, following benefits will help the
bottom line.

Engine Feature Function / Attribute Vehicle Benefit

Turbo compounding converts turbo

Turbo compounding outlet exhaust gas energy into usable Up to 5% fuel savings over comparable Series 60.
mechanical power.

ACRS enables more consistent and

The higher pressures in the injected fuel create a
Amplified Common Rail Fuel higher fuel pressure to the electronic
finer mist which combusts at lower temperatures
System (ACRS) injectors. Higher pressures increase fuel
resulting in optimized fuel efficiency.
atomization.

High compression ratios condense the

oxygen and fuel molecules into a smaller A high compression ratio allows the engine to
space causing better mixing and extract more mechanical energy per stroke. As a
Compression Ratio (18.4:1)
evaporation of the fuel droplets result, there is increased power and more useful
improving engine thermodynamic work at the moment of combustion.
efficiency.
The advanced oil/coolant and
thermostat module allows the DD15 to
Oil/Coolant Module, run at more consistent operating Reduced fan on-time leads to a savings of 40 HP.
Thermostat temperatures. More consistent Less fan on-time directly increases fuel economy.
temperatures reduces the need to
engage the fan.

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 Drivability Benefits
The DD15 allows not only great fuel economy but also remarkable drivability. It is
responsive, quiet and smooth.

Engine Feature Function / Attribute Benefit

Long flat torque Long torque curves provide pulling - Less shifting
curve power at lower engine rpms. - Improved performance on hills
DD15 Engine Torque Curves

2000

1800

1600

1400

1200

DRIVEABLE
Torque, ft-lb

1000 455-1550

800
TORQUE RANGE 475-1550
455-1650
475-1650
505-1650
600 455-1750
475-1750
515-1750
400
475-1850
500-1850
200 530-1850
560-1850

0
1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Engine Speed
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 Drivability Benefits
The DD15 allows not only great fuel economy but also remarkable drivability. It is
responsive, quiet and smooth.

Engine Feature Function / Attribute Benefit

Best in Class Torque
Response Contributors:
- ACRS
- Non-Wastegated Turbocharger
- Low Inertia Overhead Camshafts
Integrated Jacobs
Engine Brake
Improves engine
responsiveness to driver
command.
The standard DD15 “Jake
Brake” no longer sits on top
of the rocker arms, but is
integrated into the camshaft.
The DD15 delivers 90% peak
torque in 1.5 seconds when
competitor engines are only at
half of their peak pulling power.
Faster torque response means:
- Improved launch acceleration
- Enhanced progressive shifting
- Superior passing capabilities
- Selective braking capabilities
(low, medium, high)
- Extremely quiet operation
- Enhanced downgrade control
- Decreased service brake wear

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 Durability / Reliability Benefits
Reliability is the ability of a system to perform and maintain its functions in routine as well as
hostile or unexpected circumstances. Durability is the ability of the system to endure. The
DD15 delivers on both.

Engine Feature Function / Attribute Benefit

B50 calculates the expected Higher B50 life estimate is a direct

engine life to overhaul. B50 is the
1.2M mile B50 Life
estimate of when 50% of engines
will require major repair.
Simple non- Provides sufficient engine air flow
Wastegated throughout the operating range
Turbocharger with minimal complexity.
Designed with a single slab
Cylinder Head &
cylinder head and robust engine
Engine Block block.
indication of robustness of design.
At 1.2M miles the DD15 has the
longest B50 life in the industry.
- Eliminating the need for
wastegate or VGT technology
simplifies the DD15 turbocharger
design.
- Less parts = greater reliability
- Single slab design results in a
more rigid structure
- Single slab design, has higher
clamp load on cylinder head
ensuring tight seal

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 Maintenance Cost Benefits
Maintaining your investment in the DD15 is integral to meeting the industry leading 1.2M
mile B50 life. The DD15’s long B50 life does not come at a high cost to its owners. The
DD15 was designed with maintenance and low operating costs in mind.

Engine Feature Function / Attribute Benefit

Location of key maintenance
components
Large oil sump capacity
(45.7 L)
Maintenance free crankcase
breather
Most service components were
located above the frame rail.
Provides sufficient lubricant supply
to maximize service drain intervals.
The maintenance free closed
crankcase system removes
crankcase vapors, separates oil and
returns it back into the oil sump.
The DD15 was designed so most of the
components were easily within reach of the
service technician. Locating components above
the frame rail also helps reduce service bay time.
- Up to 67% longer oil drain intervals than Series
60
- Improved heat dissipation
- Superior soot suspension capacity
- Greater protection against customer oil drain
interval abuse
While other engine manufacturers have to
maintain their crankcase breather once or twice a
year the DD15’s is maintenance free.

DDEC electronics monitor the

Provides optimal powertrain control of engine and
DDEC VI Electronics operating conditions of the engine
aftertreatment functions.
and aftertreatment.

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 Environmental Impact Benefits
The DD15 makes the environment better for both the driver and mother nature.

Engine Feature Function / Attribute Benefit

Quiet with less vibration
Bio-Diesel Capability
Straightforward transition to
EPA 2010
Rear Gear Train
High Fuel Injection Pressures
help reduce NOx
The integrated Jacobs engine brake,
ACRS and rear gear train all A quieter and a smoother ride lead to satisfied
contribute to reductions in noise and drivers.
vibration
Detroit Diesel supports the use of
Modestly reduces emissions and dependence on
bio-diesel blends up to 5% (B5)
foreign oil.
volume in diesel fuel.
The DD15 was designed with the fundamental
Designed with future emissions
foundation for a smooth 2010 transition to SCR
standards (EPA 2010) in mind.
(BlueTec) technology
Reduces torsional activity on
Rear gear trains provide reduced vibration for a
crankshaft between flywheel and
quieter and smoother ride.
gear train.
Higher fuel injection pressures
Reducing the level of NOx is critical to meeting
increase fuel atomization and results
the required emissions targets mandated by the
in lower burn temperatures and
EPA.
decreased NOx formation.

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 Product Maintenance Schedules
Following the regular maintenance intervals for the DD15 is important to protecting your
investment. Less trips to the service bay means more time on the road means more money
in your pocket.

Item Duration / Capacity Notes

Up to 67% longer oil

Oil and Filter 50,000 mi
and filter drain
- Long Haul 35,000 mi intervals than Series
- Short Haul 60 means more time
25,000 mi
- Severe Duty on the road

Fuel Filter 50,000 mi

Up to 2x longer
- Long Haul 35,000 mi intervals than Series
- Short Haul 60
25,000 mi
- Severe Duty

Coolant Filter
- Long Haul 100,000 mi
- Short Haul
- Severe Duty

Severe Duty is up to 30,000 annual miles and a vehicle that averages less than 5 mpg.
Short Haul is between 30,000 and 60,000 annual miles and a vehicle that averages between 5 and 6 mpg.
Long Haul is over 60,000 annual miles and a vehicle that averages greater than 6 mpg.

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 Product Maintenance Schedules
Following the regular maintenance intervals for the DD15 is important to protecting your
investment. Less trips to the service bay means more time on the road means more money
in your pocket.

Item Duration / Capacity Notes

Adjust at 60,000
Valve mi, at 180,000 mi, Or nearest scheduled
Adjustment and then at every maintenance interval
180,000 mi
Some competitors have
Crankcase No maintenance crankcase breathers
Breather required that periodically need to
be maintained
Detroit Diesel
Remanufacturing uses
Particulate proprietary cleaning
300,000 mi
Filter process to restore the
DPF to almost 100%
useful life

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 DD15 Support Network
Detroit Diesel’s best performing service network has unmatched parts availability and
award winning technician training, so your engine will be covered no matter where you are.

• 800 authorized service outlets in

North America

• DD15 parts stocked throughout

network

• Award winning G2 technician training

program

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 Warranty Coverage
The DD15 has got you covered with the same great warranty package for which all Detroit
Diesel customers have grown accustomed.

Item Warranty Limits (Whichever Occurs First) Repair Charge (Paid by Owner)

Months Miles / Kilometers Parts Labor

Engine 0 - 24 Unlimited No Charge No Charge

200,000 mi
Injectors 0 – 24 No Charge No Charge
320,000 km

Upon expiration of the 24-month warranty coverage, but within 500,000 mi / 800,000 km of use, the warranty continues to apply as follows:

Major 500,000 mi
25 – 60 No Charge Not covered
components 800,000 km

Extended Service Coverage

Application Extended Service Coverage*
Line Haul 5 yr / 500,000 mi

Vocational 7 yr / 250,000 mi

* See your local Detroit Diesel authorized outlet for further details.

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 DD15 Vehicle Availability 2009
The DD15 is available in 2009 the Freightliner and Western Star DTNA brands.

Brand Vehicle Launch Date

Cascadia 125 March 2008

Freightliner Colombia 120 March 2008

Century 120 March 2008

4900 123
Western Star November 2008
4900 132

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 DD15 Vehicle Availability 2010
The DD15 is available in 2009 the Freightliner and Western Star DTNA brands.

Brand Vehicle Expected Launch Date

Cascadia 125 January 2010

Freightliner Coronado (SFA 122, SBA 122) January 2010

Coronado (SFA 132) March 2010

4900 SA/FA 123 January 2010

4900 EX 132 March 2010

Western Star 6900 May 2010

6900 XD Twin Steer July 2010

4900 SA 123 Twin Steer July 2010

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