Scania v8 730hp

Why do they use V8's? Inline too long for the wheelbase?

 

It could be longer if regulations allow, but it's still aerodynamic and ergonomic, and with tilt cab quite easy to service. But that's a different story.

Yes, a guy with huge forehead, we call them "waterhead" Scanias..

Some of us drive on these roads

http://www.toprun.ch/truck/2010-04/sb/index.html#id=One shot to Bagdad - 1986&num=37

 

They use same pistons, conrods, heads, stroke lenght etc. in 6 cylinder engines about 13 litres. So called module concept, less parts to make.

 

Just curious because I think Mack was the last to stop offering a V8 here and I don't believe many people sad to see them go.

 

I understand the need for them over there there, but I don't see Scania succeeding with them here, same with a 330" wb 379 or W900 over there.

 

You can order any wheelbase you want, can't you? I'm talking about the built quality.

I have a W900 standing at my yard at the moment(not mine). I wouldn't want to work it anywhere, it's so badly built, year 1988 and nothing works and all parts are shaken loose or broken. Maybe that's one of the reasons we don't want them here. They say it's "worlds best"...

 

The inline 6 idea was for reliability and economy. Less moving parts and a main bearing for each piston and rod. I have also heard that the work load spread out over 8 pistons vs 6 is better.

 

Yes any length you wish in 1" increments. Maybe the previous owner of your 22yr old W9 was less than nice to it. I believe we've concluded that Europeans love their European trucks and we love our US trucks. It's no different than the types of food we eat. My aunt is fresh off the boat Chinese and most of the things she cooks our dogs wouldn't eat, it's all a matter of preference. I believe if you took a poll here in the US you wouldn't find many drivers that are dreaming of a cramped short WB cab over.

 

You are right 22 years is a long time for any truck european or american, they can be kept in top conditions or be left to fall apart, it all depends on the owner.
As i have said a few pages ago i would love to have the space you fella have in your us trucks. But i would nevere ever want to drive one here on euro roads.
My dream at the moment is the mercedes actros megacab that has a flat floor and almost 10 square meters of internal space wich for us is a hell of a lot.
Anyway i would never want to drive a scania, the trucks themselfs are really nice, but i cannot stand scania owner, they are too fanatical, especially here in italy...cannot talk to them, it's only scania scania scania..even if the truck breakes it's not the fault of the truck because it's a scania.....
I am not really fanatical about the ugly fiat i drive at the moment, worst piece of crap i have ever drove.....

 

@halfgear: if you really care about in-cab space, than better choice is MAN TGX XXL, or DAF Super Space Cab...they have a lot more space than Megaspace. Or new Renault Magnum