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Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40
With the successors to the GP28 and GP35, the more powerful variant with 3,000 hp was again offered as the GP40. The major innovation of this generation was the introduction of the new EMD 645 engine, which had 645 cu...
General
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40 Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1966-1971 |
| Manufacturers | Electro-Motive Division, General Motors Diesel |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40 Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 18.03 m |
| Wheelbase | 13.11 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.74 m |
| Service weight | 111.1 t |
| Adhesive weight | 111.1 t |
| Axle load | 27.8 t |
| Fuel capacity | 6,435 l (Diesel) |
Power plant
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40 Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 16-645E |
| Engine type | V16 diesel |
Power
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40 Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 1,491 kW (2,027 PS) |
| Top speed | 105 km/h |
| Starting effort | 270.9 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Electro-Motive Division GP38, GP39 and GP40 Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.02 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.4 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
