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The Scania Jacaré Trucks Made History on Brazilian Roads, Challenging Mercedes and Earning Respect

Escrito por Rafaela Fabris
Publicado em 08/06/2024 às 12:11
Os caminhões da série Scania Jacaré marcaram história nas estradas brasileiras, desafiando a Mercedes e conquistando respeito
A Scania, uma marca sueca presente nas nossas estradas desde a década de 50, lançou diversos modelos icônicos. Hoje, falamos da série L, popularmente conhecida como Scania Jacaré, que ajudou a consolidar a marca no Brasil. Foto: Helio Cordeiro/Divulgação
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Scania, A Swedish Brand Present On Our Roads Since The 1950s, Launched Several Iconic Models. Today, We Talk About The L Series, Commonly Known As Scania Jacaré, Which Helped To Consolidate The Brand In Brazil.

The Scania Jacaré line Arrived In Brazil Officially In 1957 With The L75 Model. This Truck, With Its D10 Engine Of 165 Horsepower And 63 Kgfm Of Torque, Stood Out For Its Direct Acting Injection Pump, Unlike Its Competitors At The Time. This Innovation Helped Scania Gain Ground In A Market Dominated By Mercedes And Fenemê.

After The L75, Scania Launched The L76 In 1963, Which Came With A More Powerful Engine, The D11, With 195 Horsepower And 76 Kgfm Of Torque. This Model Also Featured A Major Evolution In The Transmission, Increasing From Five To Ten Gears. In 1964, The Models LS 6×2 And LT 6×4 Were Introduced, Further Increasing The Line’s Versatility.

In 1967, The Arrival Of Turbo Engines Increased The Power Of Scania Jacaré Trucks To 275 Horsepower And 108 Kgfm Of Torque

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This Made Them The Most Powerful At The Time. These Engines Allowed The Trucks To Tow Three-Axle Trailers, Outperforming Many Rivals, Including Those From Mercedes. The L110 Was Launched In 1969, Followed By The L100 In 1971, A Cheaper Version That Did Not Succeed. In 1975, The L101 And L111 Models Emerged, With Even More Powerful Engines.

The Production Of The Jacaré Series Continued Until 1981

When Scania Launched Its Second Series Of Trucks. Even Decades After Its Launch, Many Trucks From The Scania Jacaré Series Can Still Be Found On Brazilian Roads, Testament To Their Durability And Importance In Road History.

For Many, The Best Model Of The Series Was The L111, The Most Complete. The L100, On The Other Hand, Is Viewed As The Least Successful. Regardless Of Opinions, It Is Undeniable That The Scania Jacaré Played A Crucial Role In Scania’s History And In Brazil’s Road Transport, Challenging Big Names Like Mercedes And Leaving A Lasting Legacy.

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Julio
Julio
13/06/2024 16:23

Só pra corrigir,a caixa de 10 marchas veio só em 1972.

Rafaela Fabris

Fala sobre inovação, energia renováveis, petróleo e gás. Com mais de 1.200 artigos publicados no CPG, atualiza diariamente sobre oportunidades no mercado de trabalho brasileiro. Sugestão de pauta: rafafabris11@gmail.com

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