The Truck Engine America Isn't Allowed to Have

There is one truck engine the whole world is obsessed with. Drivers save for years to sit behind it. Some tattoo its badge on their arms. And you can recognize it with your eyes shut, just from the sound. This is the Scania V8. In this video we tell the story of how a single engine from 1969 became the legendary King of the Road: the shock it caused, that unmistakable rumble, why Scania almost killed it off, its climb to 770 horsepower, and the American who crossed an ocean just to own one. Ever heard a Scania V8 in person? Would you chase one down? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to Truck Lore for more deep dives into the trucks and machines shaping the road. #Scania #kingoftheroad #BruceWilson #trucks #trucking #TruckLore #V8 #scaniav8