D6 Inboard Engine

Volvo Penta D6 Inboard Engine

Volvo Penta D6 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 5.5-liter diesel engine with common-rail fuel injection, double overhead camshafts and turbo. It provides high reliability, exceptional fuel efficiency and low maintenance cost.

- Solid and robust engine design
- Electronically controlled common-rail injection system
- Electronic Vessel Control
- Electronic shift and throttle
- Gear box with hydraulic clutch

Features & Benefits

Key features and benefits for D6

High performance

Immediate response and high performance is matched by low levels of noise and vibrations, further reduced by the balance shaft and the optimized engine suspension.

Compact and robust

The engine is designed and built to be immensely strong, using cutting edge technology and material. This gives high reliability and long-term durability.

Unique marine torque

Volvo Penta engines excel with their unique marine torque. High torque at low rpm gives rapid acceleration to the plane and massive maneuvering power. Even at high load and high rpm, the torque remains strong to provide efficient cruising speed in all conditions.

Low fuel consumption

The common-rail fuel injection system helps make the engine highly fuel efficient. The control unit monitors several parameters which reduces the overall fuel consumption.

Electronic Vessel Control

Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control fully integrates the propulsion system enabling the unique set of optional features, such as Joystick Docking, and Glass Cockpit.

Long service intervals

A propulsion system from Volvo Penta is easy to maintain. Our comprehensive range of high-quality oil, lubrication, and coolant ensures top performance and more time at sea. Standard features include replaceable separate full-flow and bypass oil filter, oil level and oil temperature sensors and crank case oil separator to keep the engine in good condition. Maintenance assistant in the standard display indicating time to service.

Specifications

Technical specifications for D6

Here are the key specifications for this product model. Want more details? Download the brochure or contact us.

	D6 Inboard Engine - 300 hp	D6 Inboard Engine - 340 hp	D6 Inboard Engine - 380 hp	D6 Inboard Engine - 440 hp	D6 Inboard Engine - 480 hp	D6 Inboard Engine - 440 WJ hp	D6 Inboard Engine - 480 WJ hp
Crankshaft Power kW	221 kW	250 kW	280 kW	324 kW	353 kW	324 kW	353 kW
Crankshaft Power HP	300 hp	340 hp	380 hp	440 hp	480 hp	440 WJ hp	480 WJ hp
Displacement litres	3.7 litres	3.7 litres	3.7 litres	3.7 litres	3.7 litres	3.7 litres	3.7 litres
Displacement cui	336 in³	336 in³	336 in³	336 in³	336 in³	336 in³	336 in³
Number of Cylinders
Rating	Rating 4	Rating 4	Rating 4	Rating 5	Rating 5	Rating 5	Rating 5
Emission Compliance
Control System	Electronic Vessel Control	Electronic Vessel Control	Electronic Vessel Control	Electronic Vessel Control	Electronic Vessel Control	Electronic Vessel Control	Electronic Vessel Control
High-pressure fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection	Common-rail fuel injection
Cooling System	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling	Heat Exchanger Cooling, Keel Cooling
Product Family	6 liter series	6 liter series	6 liter series	6 liter series	6 liter series	6 liter series	6 liter series