Peterbilt 579

Peterbilt 579
Overview
Games	American Truck Simulator
Manufacturer
Date added	February 2, 2016 (launch release)
Specifications
Body and Chassis
Body style	Duty Cabin Stand Up Sleeper Hi Rise Sleeper
Powertrain
Engine	370 hp (276 kW) – 600 hp (447 kW)
Transmission	Automated Eaton UltraShift® PLUS 10/13/18 Speed Automatic Allison 6/7/10 Speed
Real Life
Production	2012 - present
Chronology
Predecessor	587

The Peterbilt 579 is a truck in American Truck Simulator manufactured by the American truck manufacturer called Peterbilt. It was added to the game on February 2, 2016.

Summary

Together with the Kenworth T680, it was one of the only two trucks available when the game was first released.

Upgrades

The following liveries are included with the model:

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  Divided

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  Wings

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  Waves

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  Hot Ride

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  Mt. Rushmore

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  Torn Metal

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  Monument Valley

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  US Navy Tribute

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  Buffalo

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  Cowboys

Name	Price	Unlock level	Picture
Prestige Interior	$15,180	0
Platinum Interior	$22,960	10

Name	Price	Unlock level	Info
Cummins ISX12 370	$37,650	0	370 hp (276kW) 1,350 lb-ft (1830Nm) at 1,200 rpm
Paccar MX-13 405	$39,410	2	405 hp (302kW) 1,450 lb-ft (1966Nm) at 900 rpm
Cummins ISX12 425	$41,170	4	425 hp (317kW) 1,650 lb-ft (2237Nm) at 1,200 rpm
Paccar MX-13 430	$41,170	4	430 hp (321kW) 1,550 lb-ft (2102Nm) at 900 rpm
Cummins ISX15 450	$42,930	6	450 hp (336kW) 1,650 lb-ft (2237Nm) at 1,200 rpm
Paccar MX-13 455	$42,930	6	455 hp (340kW) 1,650 lb-ft (2237Nm) at 900 rpm
Cummins ISX15 500	$44,690	8	500 hp (373kW) 1,650 lb-ft (2237Nm) at 1,200 rpm
Paccar MX-13 510	$48,210	12	510 hp (380kW) 1,850 lb-ft (2508Nm) at 1,000 rpm
Cummins ISX15 550	$49,970	14	550 hp (410kW) 1,850 lb-ft (2508Nm) at 1,200 rpm
Cummins ISX15 600	$51,730	16	600 hp (447kW) 2,050 lb-ft (2779Nm) at 1,200 rpm

Name	Price	Unlock level	Info
Eaton FM-15E310B-LAS	$8,750	0	10 speeds Ratios 15.42-1.00 Differential 2.85
Eaton FO-20E313A-MHP	$9,510	4	13 speeds Ratios 12.29-0.73 Differential 3.55
Eaton FM-15E310B-LAS R	$10,220	2	10 speeds, retarder Ratios 15.42-1.00 Differential 2.85
Eaton FO-20E318B-VXP	$11,120	9	18 speeds Ratios 14.40-0.73 Differential 3.25
Allison 4500 RDS	$12,430	14	6 speeds Ratios 4.70-0.67 Differential 3.42 Torque 2.42x
Eaton FO-20E313A-MHP R	$12,830	6	13 speeds, retarder Ratios 12.29-0.73 Differential 3.55
Allison 4700 RDS	$13,230	16	7 speeds Ratios 7.63-0.64 Differential 3.55 Torque 2.42x
Eaton FO-22E318B-VXP R	$14,250	12	18 speeds, retarder Ratios 14.40-0.73 Differential 3.25
Allison TC10	$14,560	18	10 speeds Ratios 7.40-0.86 Differential 2.64 Torque 1.84x
Allison 4500 RDS R	$15,770	18	6 speeds, retarder Ratios 4.70-0.67 Differential 3.42 Torque 2.42x
Allison 4700 RDS R	$16,470	20	7 speeds, retarder Ratios 7.63-0.64 Differential 3.55 Torque 2.42x

Name	Price	Chassis length	Unlock level	Picture
Duty Cabin	$16,600	Short Chassis	0
Stand Up Sleeper	$32,590	Long Chassis	10
Hi Rise Sleeper	$34,800	Long Chassis	20

Name	Price	Available cabins	Unlock level	Picture
Short 4x2 150gal	$17,200	Duty Cabin	0
Short 4x2 200gal	$18,900	Duty Cabin	0
Short 6x2 150gal	$19,100	Duty Cabin	0
Short 6x2 Midlift 150gal	$20,200	Duty Cabin	2
Short 6x4 150gal	$21,300	Duty Cabin	3
Short 6x2 200gal	$21,350	Duty Cabin	5
Short 6x2 Midlift 200gal	$22,450	Duty Cabin	7
Short 6x4 200gal	$23,550	Duty Cabin	8
Long 6x2 220gal	$23,600	Stand Up Sleeper, Hi Rise Sleeper	10
Long 6x2 Midlift 220gal	$24,900	Stand Up Sleeper, Hi Rise Sleeper	12
Long 6x4 220gal	$26,200	Stand Up Sleeper, Hi Rise Sleeper	13
Long 6x2 300gal	$26,550	Stand Up Sleeper, Hi Rise Sleeper	15
Long 6x2 Midlift 300gal	$27,750	Stand Up Sleeper, Hi Rise Sleeper	17
Long 6x4 300gal	$28,950	Stand Up Sleeper, Hi Rise Sleeper	18

Note: Cabin lights are only available for the Duty Cabin.

Name	Price	Type	Unlock level	Picture
Peterbilt Prestige	$165	Steering Wheel	0
Peterbilt Platinum	$360	Steering Wheel	10
Closed	$1	Cup Holder	0
Open	$1	Cup Holder	0
Left open	$1	Cup Holder	0
Right open	$1	Cup Holder	0
Light Adapter	$50	Cabin Lights	N/A	N/A
Lumen Mark I	$80	Cabin Lights	N/A	N/A
Lumen Mark II	$140	Cabin Lights	N/A	N/A
Lumen Chrome	$270	Cabin Lights	N/A	N/A

Name	Price	Type	Unlock level	Picture
Bull Bar Simple	$3,310	Bull Bar	5
Standard	$3,550	Bull Bar	7
Extra Large	$4,080	Bull Bar	9
Fencing	$4,620	Bull Bar	11
Metal Deflector	$200	Bug Deflector	4
Metal Deflector Sharp	$250	Bug Deflector	8
Duty	$820	Bumper	0
Standard	$1,750	Bumper	4
Chrome	$2,030	Bumper	7
Chrome Large	$2,540	Bumper	13
Chrome Large Flares	$3,210	Bumper	17
Left Classic	$280	Front Mirror	3
Left Standard	$320	Front Mirror	8
Right Classic	$280	Front Mirror	3
Right Standard	$320	Front Mirror	8

Name	Price	Type	Unlock level	Picture
Mirrors Duty	$250	Main Mirror	0
Mirrors Standard	$370	Main Mirror	3
Mirrors Exclusive	$440	Main Mirror	7
Passenger	$185	Side Mirror	5
Standard	$150	Door Handle	0
Trim	$210	Door Handle	2
Chrome	$520	Door Handle	9
Round Side Flares	$250	Cab Panels	7
Oval Side Flares	$400	Cab Panels	12
Standard Plastic	$3,640	Sideskirts	0
Standard	$4,860	Sideskirts	4
Exclusive Plastic	$4,920	Sideskirts	8
Exclusive	$5,180	Sideskirts	11

Name	Price	Type	Unlock level	Audio/Picture
Caliber	$3,760	Exhaust	0
Double Caliber	$6,840	Exhaust	8
SCR Eco	$11,540	Exhaust	16

Note: Horns are only available for the Duty Cabin.

Name	Price	Type	Unlock level	Audio/Picture
Horn Adapter	$50	Horn	N/A	N/A
Roar	$340	Horn	N/A	N/A
Roar WS	$380	Horn	N/A	N/A
Big Roar	$570	Horn	N/A	N/A
Super Roar	$990	Horn	N/A	N/A
Standard Sunshield	$480	Sun Visor	4
Exclusive Sunshield	$620	Sun Visor	9
Exclusive Chrome Sunshield	$920	Sun Visor	13
Chrome Sun Visor Lux	$1,230	Sun Visor	16
Chrome Sun Visor Sharp	$1,230	Sun Visor	16

Notable Brands

Notable Brands that use the Peterbilt 579 in companies.

• UPS (United Parcel Service)

Release History

• Update 1.40:
  • Added Day cab 4x2

• Update 1.3:
  • New accessories added to 579 and T680 (bullbars, deflectors, sideflares, etc).

See also

• Peterbilt 389