Super-Turbo Semi Freightliner takes on 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Super-Turbo Semi Freightliner takes on 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Super-Turbo Semi Freightliner takes on 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

What’s a Super Turbo Semi-Truck you might be wondering?

That’s a Semi-Truck with both a supercharger and a turbocharger.

Check out this TFLtruck short take video as the Banks Freightliner Super-Turbo takes on the 2013 Pikes International Hill Climb.

In case you are wondering the Banks Super Turbo that weights about10,000-pound charged up the hill in just 12:49.211.

The Detroit Diesel DD60 turbocharged straight six engine puts out out 575 hp and 1850 lb-ft of torque in stock form.

But after adding a supercharged and a methanol Injection system the monster Semi puts our 2800 hp and about 5000 lb-ft of torque.