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Marine enginesV8
V8 FWD
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
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 power | 224 kW/300 hp | 261 kW/350 hp | 283 kW/380 hp | 298 kW/400 hp | 321 kW/430 hp |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Displacement litres | 5.3 litres | 5.3 litres | 6.2 litres | 6.2 litres | 6.2 litres |
| Displacement cui | 323 in³ | 323 in³ | 376 in³ | 376 in³ | 376 in³ |
| Number of Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Control System | Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control | Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control | Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control | Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control | Electronic Vessel Control, Electronic Gas Control |
| High-pressure fuel injection | Direct injection | Direct injection | Multi-port electronic fuel injection | Direct injection | Multi-port electronic fuel injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated | Naturally aspirated |
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| Cooling System | Heat Exchanger Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling | Heat Exchanger Cooling |
| ProductSeries | Gen V Gasoline Engines | Gen V Gasoline Engines | Gen V Gasoline Engines | Gen V Gasoline Engines | Gen V Gasoline Engines |
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