| Iveco Eurostar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Iveco |
| Production | 1993–2002 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Iveco Turbostar |
| Successor | Iveco Stralis |
The Iveco EuroStar is a heavy-duty truck model that was produced by Iveco from 1993 until 2003, which it got replaced by the Stralis. It replaced the 1980s-designed Turbostar.
Different performance levels from three different capacity variants were initially available:
- 6-cylinder 9.5 L providing 375 HP
- 6-cylinder 13.8 L providing 420 HP, also fitted on the contemporary Eurotech model
- 8280.42S 8-cylinder V, 17173 cc, providing 514 HP and 2300 N⋅m of torque.
Starting from 1995, Eurostar could mount the new 8210.42S, a 6-cylinder 13.8 L with a power output of 469 HP.[1] In correspondence with, also the possibility to use EuroTronic gearbox, having full or semiautomatic modes, was introduced. In 1998-1999, the Eurostar line received the new Cursor engines. Initially the lineup was limited to the Cursor 10 (10,308 cc) for 400 or 430 PS (294 or 316 kW), later expanded to include the bigger Cursor 13 with 460 or 480 PS (338 or 353 kW).[2]
Note
 An Iveco EuroStar |
 An Iveco-EuroStar cab |
 An Iveco EuroStar |
References
- ↑ "Knowledge Base – About Commercial Vehicles - Diesel Force | Diesel Mechanic | Heavy Vehicle Fleet Maintenance". dieselforce.com.au. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ "EuroStars arrive in the autumn | 13th May 1993 | The Commercial Motor Archive". archive.commercialmotor.com. Retrieved 2023-09-26.
