1969
All-new, compact 14-litre V8 producing a record 350 hp and 1,245 Nm in turbocharged form, with individual cylinder heads.
1976
“Low-rev philosophy” launched with a green band on the rev counter for the 375 hp 14-litre V8 engine, which featured torque peaks at lower revs to promote fuel economy.
1991
500 hp V8, with EDC and mechanically injected 450 hp. First series-production truck engine with turbo-compounding (11-litre 400 hp). Scania first to
market with Euro 1.
1995
4-series trucks launched with substantially redesigned 14-litre V8-engine for 4-series featuring second-generation EDC with timing control (460 and 530 hp). Brand new six-cylinder 12-litre engine launched (360 and 400 hp).
1996
9-litre engine enlarged to a full
9 litres for 4-series (220, 260 and 310 hp).
2000
All-new 16-litre V8 Euro 3-engine (480 and 580 hp) launched to gradually replace 14-litre V8. Modularised with many components in common with 12-litre six-cylinder engine.
2004
V8 upgraded for R-series (500 and 580 hp). First Euro 4 truck engine launched (12-litre 420 hp with Scania EGR).
2005
Scania launches its broadest range of engines ever, including 500, 560 and 620 hp V8s. Euro 3, Euro 4 and Euro 5 versions available.
2007
All V8s upgraded to Euro 5, continuing the tradition of effortless power and unsurpassed longevity.
