To the sadness of many fans, the legendary Scania V8 will cease to exist in a few years, and the Swedish brand already has its replacement ready.
When we say “Scania V8” We are not talking about a simple truck, much less one of those engines that are almost invisible. We are talking about a legend, one of those that marked different generations of transporters, drivers and men and women who found in this configuration something more than a traveling companion.
Perhaps those who are into transportation lingo know it as “The King of the Road”, and it is not at all an exaggeration, since the Scania V8 stands as a legendary model that for more than 50 years dominated the heavy truck segment in every market where it was sold.
Due to its incredible power, with peaks of 770 horses in this latest generation that provides more than 70 new parts, and a torque of 3,700 Nmthis block with a displacement of 16.4 liters and an angle of 90 degrees marked an era which, unfortunately, will come to an end in the short term.
Yes, this news that will leave the vast majority of Scania V8 fans heartbroken is a reality that automotive companies experience, since from now to 2030 They will have to adapt their vehicles to considerably reduce their carbon footprint.
That is why these internal combustion engines like the Scania V8 found their rivals in the world of electromobility, so the legend of the Swedish brand will be replaced, inevitably, by a battery-powered electric drive.
EM C3-6, the new Scania V8 in “electric” mode
This new electric machine called MS C3-6 It is the electrical equivalent of the company’s legendary V8 engine. This is a maximum performance propulsion system that will cover a wide range of high tractor specifications and weights.
Unlike the current Scania V8 with 770 horsepower at its maximum peak (there are gas versions of stationary engines with 1,000 HP), this new engine comes in two different powers: 400 and 450 kW, that is, 544 and 612 horsesrespectively.
“The C3-6 stands out from the competition with its power, uninterrupted torque during gear changes and acceleration performance. The combined driving sensation of these features is unique and makes Scania stand out from the crowd. “It is an option that will not disappoint.” it states Fredrik Sundén, electric mobility developer at Scania Research & Development.
This modern design that It occupies almost half the space of a V8 block It will also be combined with two other electric drives that will replace the current Super blocks and the entry-level ones for the medium-heavy vehicles.
The design has three machine and a six-speed gearbox with double input shaft, which means the vehicle can be propelled forward while changing gears, that is, two of the electric machines propel the vehicle, while the third synchronizes the next gear.
The dual input shafts also provide a versatile power take-off (PTO) program. One input shaft can drive the PTO while the other drives the vehicle, making PTO possible both when stopped and while driving.
Scania is a pioneer worldwide in the production of V8 engines, a trajectory that began in 1969, when the fantastic engine was born. 14 liter V8 and 350 HP. Since that time, both the brand’s engineers and the owners considered it as a unique piece.
