Scania

R (2004)

2004–2016

Scania R470 — Photo: Nord68 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this generation

The Scania R-series was introduced in 2004 as Scania's premium heavy-duty truck with a large forward-control cab. Developed for long-haul and demanding transport operations, it focused on driver comfort, operating economy and strong performance. The generation was subsequently updated with the revised R-series in 2009 and the New Streamline range in 2013.

Key Features

Large forward-control cab
Long-haul transport focus
Premium driver environment
Multiple sleeper configurations
Scania modular powertrain range
Scania Opticruise transmission
Aerodynamic development
Available V8 powertrains

Technical Overview

Production: 2004–2016
Replaced: Scania 4-series
Succeeded by: R (2016)

Cab & Transmission

Cab Types: Day Cab
Normal Cab
Highline Cab
Topline Cab
Transmissions: Scania Opticruise
Manual transmission
Automated manual transmission

Engines

17 engines

DC9

3 variants

9 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-5 • 5 cyl

DC11

3 variants

11 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

DC13

4 variants

12.7 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

DC12

2 variants

12 L • Diesel • Turbocharged inline-6 • 6 cyl

DC16

4 variants

15.6 L • Diesel • Turbocharged V8 • 8 cyl

DC16-730

Scania DC16 730 V8

2010–2013

730 hp

Power

3500 Nm

Torque

R (2016)

Introduced 2016