Swedish truck maker, Scania has announced it has unveiled what it describes as its latest engine innovation, the Super 11 engine, which it says will bring a new level of performance and flexibility to the 11-litre diesel segment.
Scania says the new five cylinder engine will be positioned between its established nine-litre and its 13-litre engine platforms, and will offer up to seven percent improved fuel efficiency compared with its current 9-litre engine, as well as being around 85 kg lighter than its Super 13 engine.
Scania is claiming its new Super 11 engine will be available for purchase in Europe from June this. year, but it should be on sale here in Australia around this time next year, mid-2026
Scania says the new engine will allow transport operators to increase payloads in weight-critical operations without compromising on power, fuel efficiency or reliability.
Scania’s global product manager, trucks sales and marketing, Ayyoob Zarmehri, said the new engine will open new possibilities for energy-efficient and cost-effective transport.
“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,” Zarmehri said
Scania says the new engine will be available in three performance steps from 350 hp/1,800 Nm, to 390 hp/2,000 Nm and up to 430 hp/2,200 Nm with the ability to comply with Euro 4, 5 and 6 standards, while delivering performance across a wide range of transport applications, from urban logistics to regional haulage.
Scania says its Super 11 also benefits from sharing 85 per cent of its componentry with the company’s tried and tested Super 13 engine, which the company reckons maintains its engineering DNA while being tailored to a different operational fit.
The company was at pains to point out that the new engine can boast maintenance intervals are up to 30 per cent longer than Scania’s nine-litre engines while using LDF-5 engine oil, which it says, helps operators increase uptime and reduce overall service costs.
Scania claims its new Super 11 features various key improvements that it claims are the result of years of technical innovations and testing .
The company claims the new engine is equipped with its own cam phaser technology for variable valve timing, enabling real-time engine thermal management and improved combustion performance, which 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.
The company claims all this adds up to an engine that delivers a smoother, more comfortable driving experience. Scania’s patented turbo dosing system also improves AdBlue usage and further enhances engine efficiency.
Scania says that while the new engine’s impressive fuel efficiency savings and lighter weight are compelling arguments for its sustainability credentials, a further element are its operational goals and long-term sustainability targets.
The Traton owned brand says that the new Super 11 is designed for a wide range of transport operations, including, tipper and bulk transport, fuel and volume goods transport, and refuse collection and temperature-controlled 
transport, general cargo, hooklift and flatbed with crane operations, recovery and fire engines thanks to its compact, lightweight and powerful design and layout.
“The Super 11 engine represents the next generation of intelligent transport. It combines the best of Scania’s engineering with the efficiency and adaptability that today’s operators demand,” said Zarmehri.
” Whether in the city or out on longer routes, this engine is built to perform mile after mile,” he added.
