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Scania P 380

Built: 2005-2012 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)

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The P 380 from Scania is part of the Trucks over 12 t (Class N3) series. Production: 2005-2012. The engine delivers 280 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 11,705 cm³. The machine is 11,950 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 15,700 kg. The wheelbase measures 6,700 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 25,500 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. The gearbox offers 8 gears. The Trucks over 12 t (Class N3) series covers 5780 models. Rated output within it ranges from 103 to 566 kW; the P 380 sits in the lower part of that range with 280 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the P114 GB6X2*4NA 380 below it with 279.5 kW and the Citytrans Pro above it with 283.5 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 3,718 to 49,350 kg; here the P 380 sits in the lower part of that range with 15,700 kg. 11893 Scania models across 91 series are on record.

Reading a Scania — what 93, 113, 124 and 142 tell you

Scania type designations are not arbitrary but a system: the leading digits give the displacement in litres, the last one the series. A 113 is therefore an eleven-litre from the 3-series, a 143 a fourteen-litre of the same generation, a 124 a twelve-litre from the 4-series. The 142, in turn, is a fourteen-litre of the older 2-series. Learn this once and every Scania plate becomes readable.

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The 3-series arrived in 1988 and was replaced by the 4-series in 1995. It covered a remarkable span: from 9 litres with 230 hp to the 14-litre V8 with 500 hp — the same series, from distribution work to heavy haulage. The 3-series was voted Truck of the Year in 1989, cited for ride comfort and economical, reliable engines.

With the 3-series Scania also introduced the Streamline name. Behind it lay more than cosmetics: a revised bumper, a redesigned grille with lower drag and an improved wind deflector on the driver's side. Inside came a curved dashboard, and the engines were reworked.

For the used market this means: two generation changes and some fifteen years of development lie between a 142 and a 124, even though both carry fourteen- and twelve-litre numbers. The number alone says nothing about age — the final digit does.

Many entries in this class come from official registration data. Dimensions, weights and axle counts are reliable; the exact engine variant of an individual vehicle is not always recorded.

Sources: Wikipedia: Scania Serie 3 (Wikipedia), (Wikipedia), eurotransport

Technical data

Engine

Power280 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement11,705 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length11,950 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Wheelbase6,700 mmcorrect
Unladen weight15,700 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight25,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears8correct
Wheels6correct
Top speed90 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 17.8 kW/t (280 kW / 15.7 t)

Stronger than 49% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Scania P 380 have?

The Scania P 380 delivers 280 kW.

How much does the Scania P 380 weigh?

The unladen weight is 15,700 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania P 380?

25,500 kg.

What engine does the Scania P 380 have?

6 cylinders, 11,705 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Scania P 380 go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Scania P 380?

11,950 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the Scania P 380 built?

Production years: 2005-2012.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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