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Peterbilt 379
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379

The legend that started the long-hood cult.

Produced from 1987 to 2007, the long-nose 379 became one of the most beloved owner-operator trucks ever, with the final 1,000 units sold as the special Legacy Class 379. Its star turn came in pop culture: a 1994 Peterbilt 379 served as the real-world body of Optimus Prime in the 2007 Transformers film, with red flames painted over a blue cab.

Built by
PACCAR
Production
1987–2007
Body type
Sleeper
Rating
Up to 80,000 lb GCWR
Power
Up to 600 hp
Typical jobs
Owner-operator, Show truck
Engine options
Caterpillar C15Cummins N14Detroit Series 60
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