New Scania Marine V8 Engine Makes Its Debut at Seawork 2012 (UK)

A new Scania 16 litre marine V8 delivering up to 1,000 hp and 3,340nm of torque makes its public debut at this year’s Seawork exhibition.

In achieving this power threshold, the new V8 builds on Scania’s long tradition of compact power packs which share both technology and architecture with Scania’s truck and bus engines. The high power-to-weight ratio of Scania engines results in exceptional performance, while the unit’s size and design means both installation and maintenance are made easy. Reliability, high uptime, generous torque at low revs, good fuel economy and prompt engine response are all important features for the marine industry. The output of the new 16-litre marine engines spans from 550 hp for continuous use up to 1,000 hp for patrol craft use.

The torque ratings of up to 3,340nm are particularly high for this output class. This ensures ample performance even at low revs, while facilitating running at favourable revs in all conditions, including high sea and high load.

As well as the new 16-litre V8, Scania’s marine engine range also comprises a 13-litre inline six cylinder unit launched in 2011.

Key characteristics of Scania’s marine engine range

• Compliance with emission standards IMO II, EU Stage IIIA and US Tier 2
• Scania PDE unit injector fuel injection
• Revised bore and stroke for increased swept volume
• Increased combustion pressure
• Traditional easy-to-service Scania architecture with individual cylinder heads
• Scania engine management
• Waste-gate turbocharger(s)
• Saver ring at the top of the cylinder liners to prevent coke build-up on the piston

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 22, 2012; Images: seawork, scania