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Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA

Series 92

In Production

Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA 12.1L 8-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 410 ekW standby at 60Hz / 336 ekW standby at 50Hz. Unregulated. 2-cycle, Turbocharged Aftercooled.

Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA 12.1L V8 diesel generator engine — 420 kVA standby specifications
Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA 12.1L V8 diesel generator engine — 420 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
420 kVA
Electrical Output
336 kWe
Cylinders
V8
Displacement
12.1 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power337.8304380
Standby Power373.3336420

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power411.1370462.5
Standby Power455.6410512.5

Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA generator set context

The Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 420 kVA / 336 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

Also searched as

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Technical Specifications

BrandDetroit Diesel
Model8V-92TA
SeriesSeries 92
ConfigurationV8
Cylinders8
Displacement12.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA?

The Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA is rated at 420 kVA standby / 380 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 513 kVA standby / 463 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 8V-92TA run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA use?

The Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 8V-92TA?

The Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA is a V8 (8-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12.1 L.

Is the Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA still in production?

Yes — the Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 8V-92TA?

Yes — an official Detroit Diesel datasheet for the Detroit Diesel 8V-92TA can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-28
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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