Super-Turbo Semi Freightliner takes on 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

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July 10, 2013

What’s a Super Turbo Semi-Truck you might be wondering?

That’s a Semi-Truck with both a supercharger and a turbocharger.

Check out this TFLtruck short take video as the Banks Freightliner Super-Turbo takes on the 2013 Pikes International Hill Climb.

In case you are wondering the Banks Super Turbo that weights about10,000-pound charged up the hill in just 12:49.211.

The Detroit Diesel DD60 turbocharged straight six engine puts out out 575 hp and 1850 lb-ft of torque in stock form.

But after adding a supercharged and a methanol Injection system the monster Semi puts our 2800 hp and about 5000 lb-ft of torque.

2014 Chevy Silverado Pickup Design Explained

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July 10, 2013

The 2014 Chevy Silverado is a bold fist in the wind.

At least that’s what the Chevy designer who brought the new truck into this world says about the design of the newest GM truck.

In this TFLtruck video we catch up with Tom Peters who designed the new 2013 Chevy Silverado as well as the new Chevy Corvette.

Take an up close and personal look at the outside and inside of the new Chevy pickup truck with the guy who designed it below.

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March 19, 2009