Scania introduces a new generation of marine engines in Latin America

Scania introduces a new generation of marine engines in Latin America Scania now maximises the use of its extensive production investments for the 4-series trucks and buses. These included a brand new high-tech engine plant in São Paulo. This facility is now also used to build marine engines for the Latin American markets, incorporating the latest in engine technology. Identi- cal to the units marketed in Europe and the rest of the world, the new 12- litre engines are very compact, have exceptional operating economy and are de- signed for easy servicing. Scania is introducing a new 12 litre marine engine in Latin America. This com- pact engine, called the DI12, can deliver up to 675 hp. Designed specifically for marine use, it has more power, is smaller in size and lighter than other products on the market. In addition, it meets the emission standards in force today and those that are anticipated in the next few years. The new Scania engines are intended for commercial transport craft and patrol boats. The 675 hp version has been developed especially for pleasure boats. The DI12 engines are 1,341 mm long and only 999 mm high and weigh only 1,150 kg when equipped with the low-profile oil pan. These characteristics make it the engine with the best power-to-weight ratio in the Brazilian market in its area of operation. Technical innovations The DI12 is fitted with Scania's electronic engine management system, DEC2. The system ensures precise combustion control and provides better engine re- sponse. It also permits much lower idling speeds - a benefit for light vessels with big propellers. Scania's unique Saver Ring is fitted, along with Keystone-type piston rings. In combination, these two features significantly extend engine life, while re- ducing lubrication oil consumption to less than 0.3 g/kWh. The new engines have separate cylinder heads to facilitate one-man servicing when space is restricted. Four valves per cylinder (two intake and two ex- haust) permit greater and more precise control of the gas and fuel flow into the combustion chambers. The result is more efficient combustion, lower fuel consumption and lower exhaust emission levels. A unique cam-roller system operates the valves. The camshaft is placed high in the block to reduce the length of the pushrods and to increase precision. En- gine cooling and charge-cooling are handled by a twin-circuit heat exchanger mounted on the side of the engine. This Scania design improves engine cooling at full load, since the cooling water is cooled twice. At low load it heats the intake air and thus reduces the amount of white smoke. A Brazilian product This new marine engine from Scania will be produced entirely in Brazil. A large portion of Scania's investments were made to expand and modernise the production facilities for the new generation of trucks, buses and engines. The result is a product suited for marketing anywhere around the globe. Sold throughout the world, the DI12 is manufactured exclusively in Brazil and in Sweden. The production facilities are similar in both countries, incorporating ad- vanced robotised machining and assembly stations. These two factories - in Sö- dertälje, Sweden and São Paulo, Brazil - have equally high environmental and quality standards. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine type Scania DI12 Rated horsepower Up to 675 hp at 2,300 r/min depending on application Cylinders 6 in-line Bore x stroke 127 x 154 mm Swept volume 11.7 litres Length 1,341 mm Height (low profile 999 mm oil pan) Weight 1,150 kg For further information, please contact Hans Hellsten, Scania Industrial & Ma- rine Engines, tel. +46 8 5538 1802, e-mail: hans.hellsten@scania.com For illustrations, see www.scania.com "Media services" Scania is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applications, and of industrial and marine engines. With 23,500 employees and production facilities in Europe and Latin America, Scania is one of the most profitable companies in its sector. In 1998, turnover to- talled SEK 45,300 million and income after financial items SEK 3,200 million. Scania products are marketed in about 100 countries worldwide and approxi- mately 96 percent of total production is sold outside Sweden. Scania press releases are available on the Internet, www.scania.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/05/27/19990527BIT00450/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/05/27/19990527BIT00450/bit0002.pdf