Volvo Penta Sterndrive Engines and Drive Units


Renowned for its remarkable competence in generating high-grade marine engine systems and sterndrive units, Volvo Penta has made its mark in the marine propulsion industry. The Volvo Penta Sterndrive Units, known for their powerful efficiency, have transformed the landscape of marine propulsion systems.

 

Volvo Penta Sterndrive

Volvo Penta Sterndrive is manufactured with a distinct focus on optimizing performance, amplifying dependability, and curtailing environmental footprints. With an unmatched power to weight ratio, it offers impressive fuel efficiency, decreased noise emissions, and smoother operation. The portfolio of Volvo Penta Sterndrive encompasses the SX drive, the DPS drive, and the IPS drive.

Models of Volvo Penta Sterndrive Engine Compatibility
SX Drive Suitable for gasoline engines, for instance, the 3.0–8.1L models
DPS Drive Fits both gasoline engines (4.3–8.1L models), and diesel engines like D3–D6
IPS Drive Works with diesel engines such as the D4, D6, D8, D11, and D13 models

Diving deeper into the specifics of these drives:

  •  SX Drive 

Recognized for its reliable performance within the light-duty range, the SX Drive is coupled with Volvo Penta's gasoline engines spanning 3.0 to 8.1 liters. This drive ensures uninterrupted power transition, essentially redefining the handling of varying speed ranges.

  •  DPS Drive

Characteristically recognized as the DuoProp, the DPS Drive delivers powerful performance with its dual, counter-rotating propellers. It offers exceptional directional stability, optimal water grip, and maneuverability par excellence. It can be flawlessly paired with Volvo Penta's gasoline engines from 4.3 to 8.1 liters, and diesel engines from D3 to D6.

  • IPS Drive

Engineered to define the industry standards, the IPS Drive ensures tangible power and superlative fuel efficiency. Equipped with twin, counter-rotating, forward-facing propellers, it delivers compelling handling and directional stability. Diesel engines such as the D4, D6, D8, D11, and D13 models from Volvo Penta are well-matched with the IPS drive.

Wrapping up, the Volvo Penta Sterndrive Engine and Propulsion Systems continue to shape and advance the realm of marine power systems. These units amalgamate relentless dependability, unmatched efficiency, and enhanced maneuverability, providing a superior marine propulsion experience. Volvo Penta Sterndrive continually leads the industry, serving leisure, commercial, or industrial maritime requirements, steering the sector towards unparalleled innovation and excellence.




Volvo Penta Drive Units

Model Crankshaft Power (HP) Rated RPM Displacement (litres) Number of Cylinders Rating Emission Compliance Control System High-pressure Fuel Injection CoolingSystem
D6-IPS400 300 3,3 5,50 6 Rating 4 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-IPS450 340 3,4 5,50 6 Rating 4 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-IPS500 380 3,5 5,50 6 Rating 4 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-IPS600 440 3,6 5,50 6 Rating 5 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-IPS650 480 3,7 5,50 6 Rating 5 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D8-IPS600 450 2,7 7,70 6 Rating 3 EPA Tier 3, IMO NOx Tier II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D8-IPS650 509 2,85 7,70 6 Rating 4 EPA Tier 3, IMO NOx Tier II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D8-IPS700 550 2,9 7,70 6 Rating 4 EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D8-IPS800 600 3 7,70 6 Rating 4 EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail fuel injection Heat Exchanger Cooling
D11-IPS650 510 2,25 7,70 6 Rating 3 EPA Tier 3, IMO NOx Tier II Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D11-IPS800 625 2,4 7,70 6 Rating 4 EPA Tier 3, IMO NOx Tier II Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D11-IPS950 725 2,5 7,70 6 Rating 5 EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS900 700 2,25 12,80 6 Rating 3 EPA Tier 3, China II, IMO NOx Tier III Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface, Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS1050 800 2,3 12,80 6 Rating 4 EPA Tier 3, China II, IMO NOx Tier III Electronic Gas Control, Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface, Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS1200 900 2,3 12,80 6 Rating 5 EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, China I, China II Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Electronic Vessel Control
D13-IPS1350 1 2,4 12,80 6 Rating 5 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, China I, China II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS900 IMO III 700 2,25 12,80 6 Rating 3 IMO NOx Tier III, EPA Tier 3, China II Marine Commercial Control, Open CAN Interface, Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS1050 IMO III 800 2,3 12,80 6 Rating 4 IMO NOx Tier III, EPA Tier 3, China II Open CAN Interface, Marine Commercial Control, Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS1200 IMO III 900 2,3 12,80 6 Rating 5 IMO NOx Tier III, EPA Tier 3, China II Open CAN Interface, Marine Commercial Control, Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling
D13-IPS1350 IMO III 1 2,4 12,80 6 Rating 5 IMO NOx, EU RCD Stage II, China I, China II, EPA Tier 3 Open CAN Interface, Marine Commercial Control, Electronic Vessel Control Electronic unit injectors Heat Exchanger Cooling

 

 

 


 

Volvo Penta Sterndrive Diesel Engines 

Model Crankshaft Power HP Rated RPM Displacement litres Number of Cylinders Rating Emission Compliance Control System Fuel Injection Cooling System
D3-140/DPS 140 4 2,40 5 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D3-140/SX 140 4 2,40 5 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D3-170/DPS 170 4 2,40 5 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D3-170/SX 170 4 2,40 5 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D3-200/DPS 200 4 2,40 5 Rating 5 IMO NOx Tier II, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D3-220/DPS 220 4 2,40 5 Rating 5 IMO NOx Tier II, EU RCD Stage II, EPA Tier 3 Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-150/DPI 150 3,4 3,70 4 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-230/DPI 230 3,4 3,70 4 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-270/DPI 270 3,5 3,70 4 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-300/DPI 300 3,5 3,70 4 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-320/DPI 320 3,6 3,70 4 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Coolin
D4-150/DPH 150 3,4 3,70 4 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-230/DPH 230 3,4 3,70 4 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-270/DPH 270 3,5 3,70 4 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D4-300/DPH 300 3,5 3,70 4 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-300/DPH 300 3,3 5,50 6 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-340/DPH 340 3,4 5,50 6 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-380/DPH 380 3,5 5,50 6 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-400/DPH 400 3,5 5,50 6 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-300/DPI 300 3,3 5,50 6 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-340/DPI 340 3,4 5,50 6 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-380/DPI 380 3,5 5,50 6 Rating 4 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-400/DPI 400 3,5 5,50 6 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling
D6-440/DPI 440 3,7 5,50 6 Rating 5 EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II, EPA Tier 3, BSO II, China II Electronic Vessel Control Common-rail
fuel injection
Heat Exchanger Cooling

 


 Volvo Penta Sterndrive Gasoline Engines

Model Crankshaft Power kW Crankshaft Power HP Rated RPM Displacement Litres Displacement cui Number of Cylinders Emission Compliance Emission Control Technology Control System Cooling System
V6-200-SX 149 200 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling
V6-250-SX 186 250 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control Heat Exchanger Cooling
V6-280-SX 209 280 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control Heat Exchanger Cooling
V6-200-DPS 149 200 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling Catalytic Converter
V6-250-DPS 186 250 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling Catalytic Converter
V6-280-DPS 209 280 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling Catalytic Converter
V6-250 TCC 186 250 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control Direct Injection
V6-280 TCC 209 280 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4 Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control Direct Injection
V6-200-SX 149 200 5800 4,30 262 6 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4, Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II, BSO II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling
V8-300-C/SX 224 300 5800 5,30 323 8 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4, Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II Catalytic Converter Electronic Gas Control, Electronic Vessel Control Not Provided
V8-300-DPS 224 300 5800 5,30 323 8 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4, Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling
V8-350-DPS 261 350 5800 5,30 323 8 EPA Tier 3, CARB Tier 4, Off-Road CI, EU RCD Stage II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control Heat Exchanger Cooling
V8-380-DPS 283 380 6000 6,20 376 8 EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II Catalytic Converter Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control -

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