The Iveco EuroStar was the heavy lorry that Iveco built as its flagship from 1993 until 2003, when the Stralis replaced it. It took the place of the Turbostar of the 1980s and was the only Iveco lorry to have the big V8. In 1999 the engines were replaced by the new Cursor family.
Iveco EuroStar at a glance
| Maker | Iveco |
|---|---|
| Production | 1993–2003 |
| Role | flagship of the heavy range |
| Replaced | Iveco Turbostar |
| Replaced by | Iveco Stralis |
| Cab roofs | flat, high and extra-high |
| Cab types | sleeper and day cab |
| 9.5-litre six | Fiat 8460.41L, 375 hp, 1,700 Nm |
| 13.8-litre six | Fiat 8210.42L, 420 hp, 1,900 Nm, the most popular |
| V8 | Fiat 8280.42S, 17.2 litres, 514 hp, 2,200 Nm |
| Extra six | 8210.42M of 13.8 litres, 469 hp |
| Gearbox | ZF 16-speed Ecosplit, Eurotronic automated from 1997 |
History of the Iveco EuroStar
The EuroStar was launched in 1993 with several variations on the same design. Its roof could be ordered flat, high or extra-high, which made Iveco one of the first makers to offer more than one high-roof option, and both sleeper and day cabs were available, although the day cab was much less popular. All three original engines met the Euro 1 standard.
There were three engine options at first. The 9.5-litre six, the Fiat 8460.41L, gave 375 hp and 1,700 Nm and was also used in the smaller Eurotech. The 13.8-litre six, the 8210.42L, gave 420 hp and 1,900 Nm and, according to the English Wikipedia, was the most popular choice. The 17.2-litre V8, the 8280.42S, gave 514 hp and 2,200 Nm and was offered only in the EuroStar. To fill the gap between the mid-range six and the V8, a third six, the 8210.42M of 469 hp, was added later.
In 1999, to meet the new Euro 2 rules, the four earlier engines gave way to the Cursor family, which offered four ratings from two engines: the Cursor 10 of 10.3 litres with 400 or 430 hp and the Cursor 13 of 12.9 litres with 460 or 480 hp. Because the V8 had sold in limited numbers, no new V8 was added with the Cursor range.
Only one gearbox was offered at first, the 16-speed ZF Ecosplit, and in 1997 the Eurotronic automated gearbox joined it as an option, working as a part-time automatic depending on the situation. The Stralis replaced the EuroStar in 2003.
Design and features
- Flagship status: the top of the Iveco heavy range for a decade.
- Three roof heights: among the first makers to offer several high-roof options.
- The only V8: a 17.2-litre unit of 514 hp and 2,200 Nm, exclusive to this model.
- Cursor from 1999: the whole engine range moved to the new family for Euro 2.
Iveco EuroStar versions
- 8460.41L (1993): 9.5-litre six of 375 hp, shared with the Eurotech.
- 8210.42L (1993): 13.8-litre six of 420 hp, the most popular version.
- 8280.42S (1993): 17.2-litre V8 of 514 hp, EuroStar only.
- 8210.42M: 13.8-litre six of 469 hp, added to fill the power gap.
- Cursor versions (1999): Cursor 10 of 400 or 430 hp and Cursor 13 of 460 or 480 hp.
The EuroStar succeeded the Turbostar, shared its smaller engines with the Eurotech and was replaced by the Stralis. More Iveco lorries are in the Iveco collection.
Sources
- Iveco EuroStar, English Wikipedia: dates, cabs, engines, gearboxes
