Special-edition Pete

Peterbilt Motors Co. calls its new Model 379X, a special edition vehicle sure to turn heads. The driver-oriented truck boasts polished aluminum fenders, a Pete oval-pattern grille, a polished aluminum centerline hood accent and brushed aluminum dash and sleeper trim. Exterior features include 7-in. chromed exhaust stacks, chromed bumper, LED auxiliary lighting, and extended stainless steel sun visor.

May 1, 2003

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Peterbilt Motors Co. calls its new Model 379X, a “special edition vehicle sure to turn heads.” The driver-oriented truck boasts polished aluminum fenders, a Pete oval-pattern grille, a polished aluminum centerline hood accent and brushed aluminum dash and sleeper trim.

Exterior features include 7-in. chromed exhaust stacks, chromed “Texas-style” bumper, LED auxiliary lighting, and extended stainless steel sun visor. The interior boasts a 70-in. Unibilt UltraCab, brushed aluminum cab and sleeper trim, a four-spoke, “X-style” steering wheel and custom leather UltraRide seats. The Model 379X begins production in September.

Other news from Pete includes:

The medium-duty Model 330 can be converted to a four-door crew cab through a new program offered by Bentz Transport Products. The conversion seats five and provides a 61-in. interior height throughout the cab.
According to the OEM, its new Low Air leaf suspension is the lightest standard-duty tandem air suspension available. Offered on all Petes, it is 325 lb. lighter than the previous version and provides a 40,000-lb. load rating.
Low-maintenance system (LMS) aluminum hubs are now standard on steer and drive axles on heavy-duty models. The hubs extend service intervals by four times and come with a three-year/350-000-mile warranty.
Pete is now optionally offering the Eaton Fuller UltraShift automated 10-speed transmission on over-the-road models. The UltraShift is a two-pedal design, meaning it operates without a clutch pedal.
Now standard on Models 379 and 387 is a new outside LED air-temperature gauge integrated into the driver-side mirror.
Starting in the 4th quarter '03, day cabs will boast a new larger rear window as standard as well as optional rear corner windows to increase visibility.
The Vantage level interior, aimed at vocational buyers, has been upgraded with new materials and an improved design.
Two new TruckCare cards are being offered to fleets: The TruckCare Plus and TruckCare Plus MasterCard.
A new '03 color selector guide of nearly 300 exterior colors that reflect customer requests and automotive trends and were selected on ability to provide a durable quality finish.