Volvo Penta engines

A marine diesel:

Pod drive IPS800 and IPS900.

Heart and soul of the IPS800 and IPS900 is Volvo Penta’s 11.0-liter marine diesel. Denominated as the model D11, this marine diesel comes in  600 or 700 horsepower versions. To better understand the nomenclature suffice it to say the  IPS800, in spite of a 600 hp rating, the pod drive is so efficient that it runs like it has 800 hp, albeit with significantly better fuel economy. D11 is founded upon an in-line 6-cylinder block fitted with high-pressure fuel injection and a unique twin-entry turbo replete with pulse charging. Suffice it to say torque comes on strong from low rpm.

Volvo Penta IPS spinning its forward facing propellers are a complete, integrated package that includes the engine, transmission and exhaust system, along with fully electronic steering. Aimed at boats running from 28 to 40  knots top speed, at  maximum power. Fuel consumption and emissions are miserly low. Both models satisfy European Union and US EPA Tier 2  regulations.

Multiple engine installations

IPS system is available for twin, triple and quad-engine installations, which means it can find a happy home in boats ranging from 35 feet to 100 feet.  Consider the fact that a quad-engine installation of Volvo Penta IPS900 is the equivalent to a conventional installation generating 3,600 horsepower. Only with IPS fuel consumption is significantly better and range extends. The improvement can be more than 30 percent. Plus the boat runs cleaner and quieter  with significantly improved handling manners.  © Copyright 2009  by Tim Banse

Volvo Penta IPS in 600 and 700 horsepower ratings are equal to conventional inboards rated 900 hp.