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Aug 3, 2022 · The 57X – 1,000 pounds lighter than the 5700XE – is the most fuel-efficient truck Western Star has ever built; 5.8% more fuel-efficient than its predecessor. Traffic killed my fuel economy.
- Jason Cannon
- Spec’D to Run
- Style, Comfort & Functionality
- Ital Dash & Detroit Assurance 5.0
- Driving The Western Star 57x
- Spec Sheet: 2024 Western Star 57x
The 57X is targeted at interstate truckload haulers. “As for GWV limitations, we’re targeting anything 80,000 pounds lighter,” said Ryan Major, on-highway product marketing manager. “Anything heavier than that, we're recommending the 49X or 47X, depending on the application.” That said, Western Star has included the DD16 engineat 600 hp/2,050 lb-ft...
I expected something special from a premium owner-operator-targeted truck from Western Star. The 57X didn’t disappoint. With three comfortable and spacious sleeper options available, customers can choose from 60- or 72-inch mid roof models or the very generous 72-inch Stratosphere high roof model. Gone is the enormous 82-inch option, but Western St...
Up front you’ll find a new dash panel. There’s a 12-inch glass display in the A panel, and a 10-inch display over on the B panel. All the primary and safety system information displays on the main panel, while a selection of secondary information, as well as the entertainment options and Apple Car Play or Android Auto, display on the smaller touch-...
I had a couple of hours at the wheel of a 57X during the pre-launch media sneak preview held at the American Center for Mobility near Ypsilanti, Michigan, in early August. The truck I drove had a DD15 505/1750 Gen 5 engine and DT12 transmission. It rode on a 12.5K Detroit Steer axle with taperleaf springs; out back was a 40K Detroit tandem on 40K A...
Engine: Detroit DD15 Gen 5 505 hp / 1750 lb-ftTrans: Detroit DD12 12-speed AMT overdriveFront axle: Detroit 12,500 lb on taperleaf springsRear axle: Detroit 40,000 lb tandem drive axle 2.85:1 ratio; Airliner 40K air suspension- Jim Park
The biggest, toughest and most powerful engine Detroit has ever produced, the DD16® is the only 16-liter engine available. And since it offers the longest service intervals in the industry, it tackles your hardest jobs while increasing uptime and profitability. Horsepower 500-600 HP. Torque Range 1,850-2,050 lb-ft. Displacement 15.6 L.
Aug 2, 2022 · The company claims the 57X is the most fuel-efficient truck Western Star has ever built. They say it’s 5.8% more fuel-efficient than the 5700XE. The 57X gives owners a choice of Detroit engine ...
- Jim Park
EXTERIOR LIGHTING. All the lighting on the 57X is LED, providing bright light with reduced maintenance and downtime for replacement. MORE INFORMATION. The Western Star 57X has maximum fuel efficiency in all conditions and at any speed.
Aug 5, 2022 · The other standout feature of this truck is that the 57X comes standard with the Detroit Assurance 5.0 safety system with Active Brake Assist 5, an always-on system that fuses camera and radar ...
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The Western Star 57X is the latest in the Western Star-X lineup of on-highway trucks. This heavy-duty freight truck can make any journey, boasting a robust chassis that delivers a reliable drive. The 57X proves it has the required toughness, reliability, efficiency, and style on the road. We explore the key features of this truck in the article ...
