Powered by the 730 hp Scania V8, the vehicle has been purpose-built for heavy-haulage peace-keeping duties. It is an 8×8 tractor equipped with a high-mounted Scania CrewCab with space for two drivers and seating or resting facilities for an additional 4-6 persons. Comfort and convenience have had high priority since the crew needs to be able to arrive rested to a new destination. The fitting of ballistic protection has been foreseen in the design.

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Actor Fritz Karl, who plays ”Don Pedro” in the movie, stands in front of two co-stars.

The film tells the story of Don Pedro, a trucker who is driving his black Scania through Europe. On the way he meets a Nigerian girl and her young son and falls in love with the girl.

The premiere of Black, Brown, White is planned for spring 2011.

Special metallic finish on cab, roof and side air deflectors (Carbon blue). High-gloss piano black around window frames. Front grille and front air deflectors in Brilliant silver.

For lovers of the Scania V8, irrespective of power rating, Scania is producing a series of very special V8-powered tractor units. The unique styling and added features have been developed in close collaboration with Svempas, the world-renowned Swedish truck customiser. The production run is limited to 100 units and sales are aimed at all typical Scania V8 markets worldwide.

Dark Diamond is a true eye-catcher with special detailing all over the vehicle, including the interior.

“Our V8 customers often customise their trucks out of sheer enthusiasm and joy,” says Joel Granath, director of the long-haulage segment at Scania. “Dark Diamond will appeal to these as well as other customers in search of a prestigious vehicle that builds image. What they get is an exceptional truck with long-lasting performance and durability.

“With the Dark Diamond we are starting a tradition of factory-supported limited edition vehicles,” concludes Mr Granath.

Graphics ”Dark Diamond”.

The Dark Diamond is based on the new Scania R-series and is available with Highline or Topline cabs, fitted with a powerful V8 engine, specified for either Euro 4 or Euro 5.

The paintwork – in metallic Carbon Blue – is complemented with detailing in chrome and high-gloss Piano Black finish, as well as unique graphic accents.

The interior is meticulously detailed with fine materials, additional creature comfort features and thoughtful touches. Numerous Scania V8 and Griffin symbols will please the enthusiasts.

Each of the vehicles in this limited series of 100 units is individually numbered and signed by Sven-Erik “Svempa” Bergendahl himself.

LED lamp with safety brake light in upper rear

• Special metallic finish on cab, roof and side air deflectors (Carbon Blue)
• High-gloss Piano Black around window frames
• Front grille and front air deflectors in Brilliant Silver
• Dark Diamond graphics
• Side and front mirrors, windshield panels and door hinge panels in high-gloss Piano Black
• Front roof light bracket, upper part of sun visor painted in high-gloss Piano Black
• Xenon lights in sun visor. Xenon light cover painted in high-gloss Piano Black
• LED lamp with safety brake light in upper rear part of side air deflectors
• Rearview camera (part of multimedia kit)
• Catwalk in frame centre section in aluminium finish
• Chromed front badges
• Silver emblem in front of door handles

Polished boarding steps/trim panels on sideskirts

• Exhaust end piece in stainless steel
• High-gloss Piano Black aluminium trim panels on rear of cab
• Polished boarding steps/trim panels on sideskirts and cab
• Chromium-finish front and rear wheel rims
• Special black-on-black V8 leather/Alcantara or leather/carbon fibre seats
• Black-on-black leather door panels with armrests
• Steering wheel in high-gloss Piano Black
• Custom Dark Diamond rear wall panel, signed and numbered
• LED safety door light and reflective red trim
• Black leather centre floor carpet with Carbon Blue panel and V8 logo
• Black bouclé driver and passenger carpets with black borders
• Multimedia DVD kit with 22” LCD screen, powerful sound system and rear-view camera

N.B. Specifications may vary between markets. More pictures and descriptions are available on the media site at www.scania.com/media/blackdiamond

For further information, please contact:
- Joel Granath, Director Long-haulage,
  tel. +46 8 553 820 37, e-mail joel.granath@scania.com
- Per-Erik Nordström, Product Affairs,
  tel. +46 8 553 855 77, e-mail per-erik.nordstrom@scania.com