Nissan Diesel Big Thumb

Nissan Diesel Big Thumb
Overview
Manufacturer	UD (Nissan Diesel)
Production	1996-2008
Body and chassis
Class	Truck
Body style	Truck (standard cab (Worldwide), high roof, crew cab (Australia only))
Powertrain
Engine	PF6-T, RE8, RF8/RF8-T, RG8, RH8, RH10, GE13-T, MD92-T
Transmission	7-speed manual ESCOT-II 12-speed semi-automatic ESCOT-III 7/12-speed automatic ESCOT-AT IV 12-speed automatic ESCOT-Plus 1 12-speed semi-automatic
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Diesel Resona
Successor	Nissan Diesel Quon

The Nissan Diesel Big Thumb (Japanese: 日産ディーゼル・ビッグサム) is a line of heavy-duty commercial vehicle by UD (Nissan Diesel). The range was primarily available in other big-size trucks.

Most big-size models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Big Thumb' badge, but the common Nissan Diesel or UD badge is usually used on the rear.

In Japan, Asia-Pacific, Mid-East, Africa, South America, its principal competitors are Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great, Isuzu Giga, Hino Profia, and its successor, the Quon,

Big Thumb was facelifted for 2000 and 2002.

Lineup

• CD : 6x2
• CG : 8x4
• CK : 4x2
• CW : 6x4
• CV : 6x2 ( 2 Front Axle )
• CF : 4x4
• CZ : 6x6

• CK-T : 4x2
• CW-T : 6x4
• CW-Z : 6x4
• CW-X : 6x4

• CKA : 4x2
• CKB : 4x2
• CWB : 6x4
• CGB : 8x4

Engine

PE6

   Power: 230 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 961 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 11,670 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 140mm
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated 

PE6-T

   Power: 280 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.078 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 11.670  cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 140mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged

PF6-TA

   Power: 320 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque:  1.294 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 12.503 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 150mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler

PF6-TB

   Power: 350 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 12.503 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 150mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler

PF6-TC

   Power: 375 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.665 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 12.503 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 133 x 150mm
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler

RE8

   Power: 295 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque:  Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 15.115 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 135 x 132mm  ( Oversquare Engine )
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RF8

   Power: 340 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.177 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 16.991 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RH8

   Power: 430 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 21.205 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 150 x 150mm ( Square Engine )
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RE10

   Power: 370 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.274 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 18.894 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 135 x 132 ( Oversquare Engine )
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RG8

   Power: 350 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.225 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 17.990 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 142 x 142 ( Square Engine ) 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RF10

   Power: 395 PS @ 2,200 rpm
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 21.230 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RF10

   Power: 420 PS @ 2,200 rpm 
   Torque: 1.393 Nm @ 1,400 rpm
   Displacement: 21.230 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RH10

   Power: 520 PS[450 PS, 470 PS]  @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 1.814 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 26.507 cc
   Cylinders: V-10
   Bore x Stroke : 150 x 150mm ( Square Engine ) 
   Aspiration: Naturally aspirated

RF8-TB

   Power: 480 PS @ 2,100 rpm
   Torque: 2.059 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 16.991 cc
   Cylinders: V-8
   Bore x Stroke : 138 x 142mm 
   Aspiration: Twin Turbo + Intercooler

GE13-TD

   Power: 440 PS @ 1,800 rpm
   Torque: 2.157 Nm @ 1,200 rpm
   Displacement: 13.074 cc
   Cylinders: I-6
   Bore x Stroke : 136 x 150mm 
   Aspiration: Turbocharged + Intercooler

External links

• Nissan Diesel Big Thumb Homepage