Detroit Diesel: The Engine That Almost Died

Heavymatic October 6, 2025
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From a risky 1930s gamble by GM to powering Allied forces in WWII, Detroit Diesel's history is legendary. We explore the iconic two-stroke "Green Leakers" that built America, the revolutionary Series 60 engine that saved the company, and its evolution into a global powertrain giant under Daimler. This is the story of how a brand known for its unmistakable sound and battlefield toughness adapted to pave the way for the future of trucking. What Detroit engine do you remember? ➡️Watch Next: The FASCINATING Story of David Brown https://youtu.be/qjcGppfU4Uw Cummins Inc. - The Company That Changed the World https://youtu.be/aQDSM7VGblI Kenworth: The Truck That Ruled America’s Highways https://youtu.be/E5gvxpOiwoA The ENTIRE History of Peterbilt https://youtu.be/f5Wzvyd7lPk #documentary #detroitdiesel #engine #engineeringhistory

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