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01 April 2009 12:00 GMT / Scania in the United Kingdom
The rumbling legend turns 40
The power, the feeling and that unmistakeable sound – they are part of what makes Scania’s V8 engine a legend.
Add excellent fuel economy in its output segment, the reputation of being almost unburstable and having an excellent trade-in value, and you have a combination that’s hard to beat. The strong reputation built by the original 14-litre engine is being carried to new heights with the 16-litre version launched in 2000.
Longer-term operating economy can justify a bigger initial investment! Added performance means faster trips. Extra durability and reliability add to uptime. Six years of ownership instead of four means less depreciation, especially with a second-hand value that is second to none.
These are aspects that many of Scania’s V8 customers factor into their calculation. Others find it hard to part from their working mates. In some cases, an overhaul after some 2 million kilometres has been sufficient to make the engine fit for another tough lease of life or two… The ultimate service life remains to be known, but some Scania V8 trucks have been reported to remain in operation after 5 million kilometres or more.
| For further information and images: |
| A wide selection of high-resolution images of Scania's V8 engine and vehicles is available from the company's imagebank. To view and download, follow this link and type "V8" into the search box at the top left of the screen. |
| An anniversary site of special interest to Scania fans and enthusiasts will be launched in May 2009. |
Contact Per-Erik Nordström, Product Affairs
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