The Scania 3-series is a truck model range introduced in 1987 by Swedish truck manufacturer
Scania
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. It is the successor of the
2-series.The 3 series came in a range of different engine sizes and horsepower from 9.0 litre 230 horsepower all the way up to 14 litre V8 500 horsepower engine. Production of the 3-series was stopped after the
4-series were introduced in 1995. The 3-series was the first series of Scania trucks to use the Streamline name, aiming to improve
fuel efficiency
Fuel efficiency is a form of thermal efficiency, meaning the ratio of effort to result of a process that converts chemical potential energy contained in a carrier (fuel) into kinetic energy or work. Overall fuel efficiency may vary per device, wh ...
and keep the styling up-to-date. The most notable changes were a redesigned bumper and front fascia incorporating a lower-drag grille design and full headlight bezels and an improved cab-side wind deflector design.
The Scania R143 is generally considered to be the best European tractor unit of its time. It is affectionately honoured by truck enthusiasts and has an unwavering reputation as a reliable and groundbreaking workhorse.
Gallery
File:M J Griffiths Transport 1995 Scania 143M truck with refrigerated trailer, 6 August 2011.jpg, Scania R143M 500 lorry with a refrigerated trailer.
File:New Zealand Trucks - Flickr - 111 Emergency (88).jpg, Scania P113M lorry.
File:DSC01613 - Flickr - 111 Emergency.jpg, New Zealand Fire Service
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Scania G93M 265 fire engine.
File:XT95408 (16.09.08)DSC 1081 Balancer (28096125797).jpg, Scania 143M tractor truck with trailer in Europe
File:Scania 143M 450.jpg, Scania 143M winning 1st prize for classic trucks at Showmotions Truck Show.
See also
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Scania 3-series (bus)
The Scania 3-series bus range was introduced by Scania in 1988 and was superseded by the 4-series bus range in 1999.
Model designations
The model designation breakdown is as follows:
;Main type
*F: chassis with engine located longitudinally in ...
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Scania PRT-range
The Scania PRT-range (also known as Scania LPGRS-range or Scania PGRT-range), also referred to as ''new truck range'' or ''Scania's truck range'', is the current range of trucks produced by the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania. It ...
External links
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3Series
Vehicles introduced in 1987
Cab over vehicles