The Volvo 8700 is a chameleon. It looks wrong on a dense inner-city map like Berlin-Spandau, but it thrives on intercity and regional routes.
To truly appreciate the Volvo 8700, you need maps that complement its intercity and regional DNA. Here are the top community maps to pair with this mod: Why It Fits Regional / Rural
Pairing the Volvo 8700 with a large, rural or intercity map transforms OMSI 2 from a bus simulator into a coach driving experience . omsi 2 volvo 8700
One of the first dedicated projects for the Volvo 8700 RLE in OMSI 2 was undertaken by a creator known as “Setra ‘Homer’,” the same modder behind the Mercedes Intouro. As early as 2012, development was underway, with the creator posting early previews of the bus. Initial work involved complex tasks like scripting the ZF gearbox and Volvo D7E engine. The development process was detailed and challenging, with the creator spending days getting the rev counter and speedometer to function correctly. A notable early hurdle was discovered in July 2012: the bus model was initially too wide at 2.78 meters, requiring a full-scale correction to the real-world standard width of 2.55 meters before development could continue.
The sound engineering in the top-tier Volvo 8700 mods is spectacular. The Volvo 8700 is a chameleon
The Ultimate Guide to the OMSI 2 Volvo 8700: Realism, Routing, and Ribbons of Asphalt
The bus feels heavy and planted. Acceleration is progressive rather than immediate, accurately reflecting a coach built to maintain steady cruising speeds. Here are the top community maps to pair
To truly enjoy the Volvo 8700, you need maps that offer a mix of high-speed country roads and tight village terminuses. The bus feels most at home on:
In real life, the 8700 features Euro 4 and Euro 5 engines, such as the Volvo D7 (290 bhp) and DH12 (340 or 380 bhp) . The mod aims to replicate these power outputs alongside the distinct, "wild" Volvo engine sound and smooth automatic gearboxes.