Volvo B8L SPECS
Volvo D8k Euro 6 engine
In-line 6 , twin turbocharged , 7.7L Common rail injection
,
280Bhp(1050Nm) / 320bhp(1200nm) / 350bhp (1400nm)
Which horsepower output you all think LTA-Sbs will choose
?
I think it's the 320bhp one.
The D8K engine has only one turbocharger, but it is a variable
geometry turbocharger (VGT). It also has a SCR exhaust
aftertreatment system that requires AdBlue, an oxidising catalytic
converter (DOC) and a diesel particulate filter (DPF). High
pressure common rail injection is used. The engine is a
Nissan / UD design and has better NVH (noise, vibration and
harshness) characteristics than the D7E and D9B.
For three-axle buses, I would think that the 350 hp / 1400 Nm
rating would be chosen in order to ensure good driveability.