DB Class V 160

DB Class V 160 DB Class 216
Prototype form 'lollo' example DB 216 003
Type and origin Power type diesel Builder Krupp, KHD, Henschel, Krauss-Maffei, MaK Total produced 224
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC B′B′ Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 16 m (52 ft 5+7⁄8 in) Loco weight at 2/3 fuel and supply capacity : V 160 001 to 009 : 74 t (73 long tons; 82 short tons) V 160 010 to 224 : 76.7 tonnes (75.5 long tons; 84.5 short tons) Fuel capacity V 160 001 to 009 : 3,000 L (660 imp gal; 790 US gal) V 160 010 to 224 : 2,700 L (590 imp gal; 710 US gal) Prime mover Prototypes: Maybach MD 16 V 538 TB Main series: MTU 16 V 652 TB 10 or MTU 16 V 538 TB 10 Engine type V16 diesel engine Cylinders 16 Cylinder size (?) Transmission Hydraulic – two speed: prototypes:Voith L 218 rs main series:Voith L 821 rs. Loco brake Hydrodynamic brake, Air Train brakes Air Safety systems ETCS
Performance figures Maximum speed 120 km/h (75 mph) or 80 km/h (50 mph) Power output 1,397 kW (1,873 hp) Tractive effort 235.2 kN (52,900 lbf)

The Class V 160 (after 1968: Class 216) is a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives of the German railways. It is the first variant of the V160 family, built for the Deutsche Bundesbahn for medium/heavy trains.

The Class were successful locomotives, eventually leading to a family of similar locomotives (see DB V 160 family). Due to them having steam heating, and a lack in later years of suitable coaching stock they were amongst the first of the family to be withdrawn, no examples being operated by Deutsche Bahn by 2004.

A few examples were converted to the short lived DBAG Class 226, with other examples being rebuilt and still in service with private operators.