Marine Commercial & Leisure

D6 Marine Propulsion

Inboard, Aquamatic or IPS Propulsion

Volvo Penta D6 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 5.5-litre diesel engine featuring common-rail fuel injection, double overhead camshafts, and a turbo. It is designed for reliability, fuel efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. Available with various drive configurations.

  • 300-480HP
  • Durable engine design
  • Electronically controlled common-rail injection system
  • Electronic shift and throttle (EVC)

The Volvo Penta D6 Marine Engine

The D6 engine has been a stalwart of boating since its introduction in 2005. Like the D4 engine, the D6 is unique, designed from the ground up and produced solely for marine use. A unique torque profile ensures vessels are on the plane sooner and are using much less fuel; coupled with easy service points and Volvo Penta’s extensive warranty, it’s easy to see why this much-loved engine is so popular around the Australian coastline. Refreshed with stronger internals and a new control system in 2019, the D6 is now available up to 480HP and can come coupled to IPS, DPI, and Reverse Gear drives.

Features and Benefits

The D4 / D6 range of engines are specifically designed for marine applications. This delivers unique marine torque, with high torque at low rpm to get you out of the hole, onto the plane and allowing fast maneuverability, while enabling efficient cruising speeds. The common rail fuel injection system, intelligent EVC system and extended service intervals all contribute to efficient and easy boating experience in the best and worst conditions.

  • Fuel efficient, robust engine design
  • Specifically designed for marine applications
  • Compact and durable
  • Electronic Vessel Control with features and options
  • Ease of maintenance

D6 IPS Range – Proven performance

Commercial and Leisure

Improved boating experience, with proven and reliable performance. Streamlined boatbuilding, mass adoption and commercial successes have all been experienced thanks to the adoption of Volvo Penta’s IPS packages. Delivering efficient performance IPS delivers easy of boating at work or at pleasure.

  • Integrated and optimised solution, from helm to propeller
  • Steerable pods aiding maneuverability.
  • Integrated seawater and exhaust system
  • Twin rubber suspension and sealing rings, plus soft-suspended engine
  • Highly effiecient, enhanced onboard comfort and reduced emissions.

D6 Aquamatic Sterndrive – DPH or DPI

Commercial and Leisure

Volvo Penta’s range of D6-DPH and D6-DPI are integrated packages, powered by the revered in-line 6-cylinder, 5.5-liter, common-rail diesel engine. Designed to work in harmony with the either of the optimized DPH or DPI DuoProp, these packages deliver strong and reliable diesel performance along with reduced emissions.

  • Integrated system, from helm to propeller
  • Durable engine design with unique marine torque
  • Electronically controlled common-rail injection system
  • Electronic Vessel Control (EVC)
  • Electronic shift and throttle for DPI

D6 Inboard Range

commercial and leisure

Designed for reliability, flexibility, fuel efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs, the D6 Inboard range uses the engines unique marine torque in conjuction with the chosen gearbox solution to power your commercial or leisure boating experience.

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

Marine Warranty

Enjoy easy boating with Volvo Penta’s comprehensive marine warranty coverage. The three-year warranty covers you from helm to prop, protecting your Volvo Penta-branded engines, transmissions, control systems, and accessories. Extended warranty options are available to further protect your investment.

Electronic Vessel Control

Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) is Volvo Penta’s advanced user interface. It seamlessly integrates the engine, drives, controls, and accessories into a single, intelligent helm-to-prop focused platform, enabling features like Assisted Docking, Digital Positioning, and Joystick Docking. It also allows feature upgrades to enhance your boating experience.

EVC Upgrades

With a range of optional features EVC upgrades can bring your existing EVC-A-D installation up to the latest EVC-E4 version, or upgrade your new EVC-2 package with a wide range of additional features and functions to enhance your boating experience.

 

The Innovative IPS Drive

Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard Performance System) is a revolutionary inboard propulsion system featuring twin, counter-rotating, forward-facing propellers within steerable drive units. Compared to traditional inboard shaft drive vessels, it offers up to 30% improved fuel efficiency, greater maneuverability, and enhanced onboard comfort. Launched in 2005 and now with over 40,000 units in operation, the IPS drive is found in a wide range of applications, including Super Yachts, Ferrys, Crew Transfer Vessels, Pilot boats and many more.

The Market Leading DPI Sterndrive

Designed for up to 440hp the Volvo Penta DPI (Duo Prop Inline) drive is a sterndrive system designed for enhanced performance, maneuverability, and reliability. It features a hydraulic clutch for smooth shifting, electric steering for improved joystick docking, and an optional Dynamic Positioning System (DPS).

Volvo Penta’s compact design of Aquamatic Sterndrive diesel solutions leaves the transom of your vessel clear allowing optimized space at the back of the boat

  • Integrated EVC System
  • Electronic shift and throttle
  • Available for tipple installations
  • Built for speed, grip, efficiency and control

The proven performer DPH Sterndrive

Designed for up to 400HP the Volvo Penta DPH (Duo Prop) drive is a sterndrive system designed for enhanced performance, maneuverability, and reliability.

Volvo Penta’s Aquamatic sterndrives have a low center of gravity and are built as the reliable choice ensuring your vessels operation – at full speed.

  • Built for a variety of waterway conditions
  • Designed to offer outstanding grip, handling, and efficiency at all speeds.
  • Reliable driving and easy maneuvering
D6 IPS

Proven performance Commercial adoption

More Info

D6 Range.

Performance D6-300 D6-340 D6-380 D6-400 D6-440 D6-480
Crankshaft Power 221 kW/300 hp 250 kW/340 hp 280 kW/380 hp 294 kW /400 hp 234 kW/440 hp 353kW/440 hp
Cylinders / Displacement 6 cyl / 5.5 litres 6 cyl / 5.5 litres 6 cyl / 5.5 litres 6 cyl / 5.5 litres 6 cyl / 5.5 litres 6 cyl / 5.5 litres
Rating 3 4 4 4 5 5
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel Diesel
Product Series 6 liter series 6 liter series 6 liter series 6 liter series 6 liter series 6 liter series
Control System Electronic Vessel Control Electronic Vessel Control Electronic Vessel Control Electronic Vessel Control Electronic Vessel Control Electronic Vessel Control
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Cooling System Heat Exchanger, Keel Cooling Heat Exchanger, Keel Cooling Heat Exchanger, Keel Cooling Heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger, Keel Cooling Heat Exchanger, Keel Cooling
Aspiration Turbo, Aftercooler Turbo, Aftercooler Turbo, Aftercooler Turbo, Compressor, Aftercooler Turbo, Compressor, Aftercooler Turbo, Compressor, Aftercooler
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
Propulsion Configuration Inboard, IPS, Stern Drive Inboard, IPS, Stern Drive Inboard, IPS, Stern Drive DPH or DPI Only Inboard, IPS, DPI Inboard, IPS

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