# When (And Why) Detroit Diesel Stopped Making 2-Stroke Engines

> When it comes to engine manufacturing, Detroit Diesel stands up there with the best of them. Established in 1938 as a General Motors division, the company primarily focused on manufacturing diesel engines for some of…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1949087/why-detroit-diesel-stopped-making-2-stroke-engines/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68ac83bcab2179663eadc153)
- **Published:** 2025-08-25
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #diesel #detroit #engines #stroke #applications #making #manufacturing #stopped
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