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300 hp
Crankshaft Power
224 kW
Crankshaft Power
5.3 litres
Displacement litres
350 hp
Crankshaft Power
261 kW
Crankshaft Power
5.3 litres
Displacement litres
380 hp
Crankshaft Power
283 kW
Crankshaft Power
6.2 litres
Displacement litres
400 hp
Crankshaft Power
298 kW
Crankshaft Power
6.2 litres
Displacement litres
430 hp
Crankshaft Power
321 kW
Crankshaft Power
6.2 litres
Displacement litres
  • All aluminum cylinder block
  • Closed freshwater cooling system
  • Wideband oxygen sensors
  • Compact dimensions
  • Spark‐ignited, direct fuel injection system
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Volvo Penta Forward Drive V8‐FWD is a fully integrated package, powered by the 8‐cylinder, 5.3‐liter or 6.2-liter, freshwater‐cooled, direct‐injected gasoline engine with catalyst. Paired with the well-matched FWD Duoprop drive, this package provides versatility, reduced noise levels, lower emission levels, and strong acceleration.

Features & Benefits

Compact and lightweight design

The compact engine-drive design facilitates installation. With an aluminum cylinder block and head, low-friction, lightweight pistons, and a cast-aluminum oil pan, the engine provides an improved power-to-weight ratio.
Features & Benefits

Direct injection technology

The direct injection fuel system enables a high compression ratio, extracting more energy from each drop of fuel. This contributes to reduced fuel consumption and emission levels.
Features & Benefits

Variable valve timing

With variable valve timing, the movement of each intake and exhaust valve is adjusted for speed and load. This ensures consistent combustion across varying rpm, contributing to improved torque and acceleration throughout the rpm range.
Features & Benefits

Freshwater‐cooled engine

The freshwater cooling system is designed to extend engine lifespan and improve performance. The closed-loop system prevents seawater exposure inside the engine, reducing corrosion and contributing to improved engine durability and resale value.
Features & Benefits

Forward Drive

The forward-facing, Duoprop twin counter-rotating propellers operate in undisturbed water to provide strong thrust, stable tracking, and faster acceleration. Together, the FWD drive and gasoline engine complete the propulsion system with reduced noise and low-level vibration.

Technical data

Performance
V8 - 300 hp
V8 - 350 hp
V8 - 380 hp
V8 - 400 hp
V8 - 430 hp
Crankshaft power224 kW/300 hp261 kW/350 hp283 kW/380 hp298 kW/400 hp321 kW/430 hp
Fuel TypeGasolineGasolineGasolineGasolineGasoline
Displacement litres5.3 litres5.3 litres6.2 litres6.2 litres6.2 litres
Displacement cui323 in³323 in³376 in³376 in³376 in³
Number of Cylinders88888
Control SystemElectronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas ControlElectronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas ControlElectronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas ControlElectronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas ControlElectronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control
High-pressure fuel injectionDirect injectionDirect injectionMulti-port electronic fuel injectionDirect injectionMulti-port electronic fuel injection
AspirationNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspiratedNaturally aspirated
Details
Cooling SystemHeat Exchanger CoolingHeat Exchanger CoolingHeat Exchanger CoolingHeat Exchanger CoolingHeat Exchanger Cooling
ProductSeriesGen V Gasoline EnginesGen V Gasoline EnginesGen V Gasoline EnginesGen V Gasoline EnginesGen V Gasoline Engines
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