Scania recently unveiled its latest innovation, the Super 11 engine, which is designed to unlock a new level of performance and flexibility in the 11-liter segment.
Positioned between the established 9- and 13-liter engine platforms, the Super 11 offers up to 7% improved fuel efficiency compared with Scania’s current 9-liter engine, and is 85 kg lighter than the Super 13 engine, Scania reported. This allows transport operators to increase their payloads in weight-critical operations without compromising on power, fuel efficiency, or reliability.
"This engine opens new possibilities for energy-efficient and cost-effective transport,” Ayyoob Zarmehri, Scania product manager for truck sales and marketing, said in a news release. “It’s lighter, leaner and more flexible, yet it still carries the strength and reliability for which Scania is known. It’s a smart choice for operators who need to balance performance, payload, and sustainability in their daily work.”
Now available in three performance steps—350 hp (1,800 Nm), 390 hp (2,000 Nm), and 430 hp (2,200 Nm)—the Super 11 complies with Euro 4, 5, and 6 emission standards. It delivers performance across a wide range of transport applications, from urban logistics to regional haulage.
The Super 11 also benefits from sharing 85% of its components with the tried and tested Super 13 engine, maintaining Scania’s engineering DNA while being tailored to a different operational fit.
Maintenance intervals are up to 30% longer than Scania’s 9-litre engines when using LDF-5 engine oil, which helps operators increase uptime and reduce overall service costs.
The new engine is equipped with Scania’s own cam phaser technology for variable valve timing, enabling real-time engine thermal management and improved combustion performance. This is combined with new engine software and balance shafts for reduced vibration and a robust engine brake, which offers up to 344 kW through Scania’s Variable Valve Brake (VVB) system. It all adds up to an engine that delivers a smoother, more comfortable driving experience, the OEM said. Scania’s patented turbo dosing system also improves AdBlue usage and further enhances engine efficiency.
Further, the Super 11 is compatible with both HVO and FAME, enabling operators to lower their emissions footprint without investing in new infrastructure. It’s a solution that supports both operational goals and long-term sustainability targets.
Compact, lightweight and powerful, the Super 11 is designed for a wide range of transport operations, including:
- Tipper and bulk transport
- Fuel and volume goods transport
- Refuse collection and temperature-controlled transport
- General cargo
- Hooklift and Flatbed with crane
- Recovery and fire engines
“The Super 11 engine represents the next generation of intelligent transport,” Zarmehri said. “It combines the best of Scania’s engineering with the efficiency and adaptability that today’s operators demand. Whether in the city or out on longer routes, this engine is built to perform—mile after mile.”