Back on the road again

The top-of-the-range Stralis, Stralis ES, built by Iveco is discussed. The Stralis ES is the biggest incarnation of Iveco's Cursor 13 engine, this six-pot behemoth puts down 2,350Nm torque at 1,150-1,615rpm, and produces its maximum 540hp at 1,615-1,900rpm. It comes with a EuroTronic AS2530 12-speed 3.70:1 transmission, which in turn directs the speed through to a Meritor MS13-175 hypoid back end. Steel parabolic front end springs and ECAS air bags at the back keep the plot level, with front and rear anti-roll bars and shocks doing their bit to ensure a stately passage.