Scania V8 770S comes to town!

November 17, 2023

Scania Southern Africa has announced the launch of the Scania V8 770S, a truck that delivers maximum power with minimal impact on the environment.

Southern Africa urgently needs to break the link between increasing demand for transport and increasing carbon emissions, noise, congestion, and road accidents. To support this transition, Scania Southern Africa is launching the Scania V8 770S in South Africa. With improved energy efficiencies, low fuel consumption, and decreased carbon emissions, legendary power no longer comes at the expense of the environment.

Powered by a 16-litre Euro 6-compliant 770-hp engine, the Scania V8 770S can haul up to 90 tonnes. With this output, it will be one of the most powerful trucks on South Africa’s roads. With 3,700Nm of torque and a power take-off (PTO) of 800Nm, the V8 770S delivers a new benchmark in pulling power.

“Tested on a reference slope with a constant 15km uphill stretch, the V8 770S was so powerful, it had to be reined in,” reveals Erik Bergvall, managing director of Scania Southern Africa. “Many 450-hp trucks loaded with 40 tonnes struggle at 35km/h. With the V8 770S, there is a dramatic difference: it can travel twice as fast effortlessly.”

But the truck’s real power comes from its sustainability credentials. “The V8 770S is the product of decades of Scania’s world-leading technological breakthroughs,” explains Bergvall. Every single component in the V8 engine started out as a model on a computer. Software development means there is no limit to how many prototypes can be tried before the final one is built and tested. This has allowed for multiple technological updates that have delivered substantial sustainable performance benefits.

The Euro 6-compliant V8 engine significantly improves fuel efficiency. By using less fuel, the V8 770S emits fewer emissions. While a lighter engine translates into a weight saving of 75kg, allowing for an optimised payload.

“Hauling more cargo in one trip boosts fuel cost efficiencies and productivity, while consolidating trips removes emissions from the environment,” says Bergvall. Emissions are further decreased through the Scania selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system. This proven aftertreatment system ensures exhaust gases are released with minimum nitrogen oxide (NOx) content. Injecting the urea-based additive AdBlue into the exhaust system initiates a chemical reaction that converts toxic nitrogen oxides into harmless water and nitrogen gases. “It is an easy-to-handle system, is proven reliable, and does not affect torque or power,” he explains.

Equipped with Scania’s Opticruise gearbox, the V8 770S benefits from reduced internal friction, higher compression ratios, pneumatic shifting, and economy gear ratio. These technological advances improve maintenance levels, leading to longer service intervals.

When driven in economy mode, the V8 770S delivers class-leading fuel efficiencies and carbon emission reductions.

Despite its immense power, the V8 770S does not contribute to noise pollution. Emitting a rumble rather than a roar, its engine noise won’t adversely affect communities it passes through. “This is a heavy commercial vehicle designed for operations that require superior efficiency, power, and performance, while still aligning with our customers’ sustainability goals,” concludes Bergvall.