Another successful DMU in Sri Lanka. Class S8 sets were imported to Sri Lanka 12 year after the S7 was introduced. 20 sets of this kind were imported & these sets are significant in different facts. These sets consist of 5 units including a power car, 3 passenger coaches & a dummy car. These are the first sets which were fully manufactured abroad after Class S5. This was made under Japanese technology by HITACHI-Japan with the help of HYUNDAI-Korea. These DMUs have a massive acceleration power because of the MTU V12 396TC13 German prime mover.
| Engine Class | S8 |
| Built Country | Japan + Korea |
| Builder | Hitachi + Hyundai |
| Imported Year | 1989 |
| Power Type | Diesel Hydraulic |
| Engine Type | MTU V12 396TC13 |
| Power Output | 1413hp – 1800RPM |
| Maximum Speed | 88 km/h |
| Axel Arrangement | B-B |
| Weight | 70T |
| Livery | Orange, Gray & White |
| Total Imported | 20 Power Sets 821-840 |
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