Peterbilt 372

The Peterbilt 372 was a second Class 8 cab-over-engine highway tractor from Peterbilt, introduced in 1988 with a body rebuilt to maximize aerodynamics and fuel economy. It shared its doors and internal structure with the 362 but had a pointed-centre windshield in place of the three-piece unit, a roof fairing extending forward of the windshield and an upward-tilting shroud that contained the grille. Real-world testing showed more than 11 miles per gallon despite the cabover configuration. The controversial styling earned it the nicknames football helmet and Darth Vader, the market response was poor, and production of the 372 ended in 1994.