Our objective is to make it as easy as possible for the driver to maintain good journey times in all road conditions. Simultaneously, we make sure that the engine operates within its most economical rev range.

This requires a rapid build-up of torque from idling speed. In addition, the peak should be reached quickly and maintained close to peak to give as wide an economy range as possible. Scania aims to make this area as large and as far down the rev range as possible, so that useful torque is developed very quickly, barely 400-500 revs above idling speed.

Torque peaks at around 1100 revs and remains usefully high all the way to 1500. This broad torque band is what makes driving a Scania so easy and relaxing  – for both fast journey times and outstanding economy. All Scania engines are designed to operate in this way.

A standard feature is our rev counter with a dynamic green economy band. The green warning band appears as soon as the engine speed exceeds the most economical range for more than a few seconds. This alerts the driver to be aware of where the engine should operate for maximum economy.