SODERTALJE, Sweden, Sept. 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Scania recently introduced a 12-litre marine engine equipped with Scania's unique electronic engine management system, Scania EMS. Now the power range is extended to fulfil customer and environmental demands.
The new power range starts at 221 kW (300 hp) at 1800 r/min and goes all the way up to 478 kW (650 hp) at 2200 r/min.
"The power range is extended to meet our customers' needs as well as environmental demands," says Lennart Hjelte, Senior Vice President and Head of Scania Industrial & Marine Engines.
The demand for marine engines that comply with current and future legislation is increasing and since the new DI12M EMS complies with both the U.S. Tier 2 and the European Stage 3 emission standards, the decision was made to extend the power range to give the customers a wider choice.
"Since the entire range of the new 12-litre marine engine is part of Scania's modular engine range, our customers can choose to have several engines optimised for different power outputs, but still be able to use the same parts and workshop methods. This is a clear advantage in terms of total operating economy," concludes Mr Hjelte.
Scania's marine engine range today consists of 9, 12 and 16-litre engines covering a power range from 155 kW (210 hp) to 588 kW (800 hp).
"We focus on the demanding marine commercial market," says Mr Hjelte. "We are convinced that this new marine engine will become the market's favourite thanks to a low operating cost in combination with high performance, reliability and low exhaust emissions."
Basic data DI12M EMS
Turbocharged, charge-air cooled 4-stroke diesel engine with Scania EMS (Engine Management System) and unit injectors. Four valves per cylinder and individual cylinder heads.
Displacement: 11.7 litres Bore/stroke: 127 mm/154 mm Weight: 1130 kg Dimensions: height 1038 mm, width 870 mm, length 1358 mm Output range: 221 kW (300 hp) - 478 kW (650 hp) Configuration: 6-in-line
Start of production: Autumn 2004
For further information, please contact: Ms Annika Stenlund Scania Industrial & Marine Engines Tel: int +46 8 553 899 90 Mobile: +46 70 578 99 90 Fax: int +46 8 553 898 12 Email: annika.stenlund@scania.com
Scania is one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport applica-tions, and of industrial and marine engines. With 29,100 employees and production facilities in Europe and Latin America, Scania is one of the most profitable companies in its sector. In 2003, sales totalled SEK 50.5 billion and income after financial items was SEK 4.6 billion. Scania products are marketed in about 100 countries worldwide and some 95 percent of Scania's vehicles are sold outside Sweden.
N04033EN Annica Stenlund
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