Powertrain
The Phantom was originally equipped with either a Detroit Diesel 6V92TA, 6V71, or Cummins L-10 diesel engine, and was later available with either a Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL, or ISM diesel engine. The Phantom was formerly available with the Detroit Diesel Series 50 engine from 1993 until 2004 when Detroit Diesel cut production of the Series 50 engine. The Detroit Diesel Series 40 engine was available from 1995 to 2003.
| Engine Manufacturer | Engine Model | Years Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | 3208 C9 |
1986-1990
2003-08 |
3208 available almost exclusively in Phantom school buses. Only 57 transit buses, 30 feet long, were specified with this engine, all of which went to Ride On in Montgomery County, Maryland, delivered in 1989. |
| Cummins | L-10 ISB C 8.3 ISC ISL ISM M11 |
1984-1994
1997-2008
1993-1998
1998.5-2003
2001-08
1994-98
1999-2008 |
|
| Detroit Diesel | 6V71, 6V71TA 6V92TA Series 40 Series 50 |
1980-1988
1980-1994
1993-2004
1995-2003 |
The Detroit Diesel 6V71 engine was available only for 30' buses, while the 6V71TA was available for 30' and 35' models. |
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