Detroit Diesel INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
DiscontinuedDetroit Diesel 6-71T
Inline 71 Series
Detroit Diesel 6-71T discontinued legacy engine. Source-validated Detroit Diesel legacy model with ongoing owner, rebuild, marine, generator, and parts-search demand.
Detroit Diesel 6-71T|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L6, turbocharged two-cycle diesel7 L
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING
Cylinders / Config
L6, turbocharged two-cycle diesel
Displacement
7 L
Mechanical & Electrical Specifications
| Brand | Detroit Diesel |
| Model | 6-71T |
| Series | Inline 71 Series |
| Configuration | L6, turbocharged two-cycle diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 7 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Year Discontinued | 1999 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel does the Detroit Diesel 6-71T use?
The Detroit Diesel 6-71T is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6-71T?
The Detroit Diesel 6-71T is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 7 L.
Is the 6-71T still in production?
No — the Detroit Diesel 6-71T is discontinued (production ended around 1999). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the 6-71T?
Yes — an official Detroit Diesel datasheet for the Detroit Diesel 6-71T can be downloaded from this page.