In 1989 Dodge fitted a massive turbo-diesel engine into a D-Series pickup that had previously been used only by heavy trucks and tractors. What's the name of the model equipped with this engine?

Despite its historical accomplishments, Dodge was mostly ignored in the truck market in the 1980s. All of that changed in 1989 when Dodge fitted a massive Cummins turbo-diesel engine into a D-Series pickup that had previously been used only by heavy trucks and tractors. These trucks with straight-six direct-injection engines were significantly more capable and sophisticated than any diesel models offered by rival manufacturers. Even though it only produced 160 horsepower, the 400 pound-feet of torque it produced at 1,700 rpm was a modernization that brought towing into the present day. For heavy-duty vehicles nowadays, turbo-diesel power is the industry standard.

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