Volvo Penta D8 550 Inboard Diesel Engine
New Volvo Penta D8-550 Inboard Diesel Engine
6 cylinder, 7.7-liter diesel engine , Turbocharged, EPA Tier 3, Gear – ZF286A. Volvo Penta D8 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 7.7-liter diesel engine using common-rail fuel injection, double overhead camshafts, a twin-entry turbo, and supercharger. The engine offers excellent maneuverability at low speeds, high power-to-weight ratio, and low fuel consumption.
Volvo Penta D8 550 Inboard Diesel Engine Specifications
* Power: 550.0 HPn* Cylinders: 6n* Displacement: 7.70 litersn* RPM: 2900n* Aspiration: Turbochargedn* Dry Weight: – lbsn* Length: 1852.00 in.n* Width: 59.10 in.n* Height: 38.80 in.
Volvo Penta D8 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 7.7-liter diesel engine using common-rail fuel injection, overhead camshaft, a twin-entry turbo, and supercharger. The engine offers excellent maneuverability at low speeds, high power-to-weight ratio, and low fuel consumption.
Price shown is for base package only. Accessories, applicable taxes and tariffs, and installation are not included.
The Volvo Penta D8-550 is an in-line 6-cylinder, 7.7-liter marine diesel engine. Delivering 550 horsepower at 2900 rpm, it is designed for both commercial and recreational vessels. It features common-rail fuel injection, a twin-entry turbocharger, and a supercharger for high low-end torque and fast acceleration.
- Engine Output: 550 hp (\(405\) kW)
- Rated Engine Speed: \(2900\) rpm
- Displacement: \(7.7\) liters
- Emissions Compliance: EPA Tier 3, IMO NOx Tier II
- Dry Weight (Bobtail): ~840 kg
- Fuel System: Electronically controlled common-rail
- Aspiration: Twin-entry turbo with charge air cooler
- Electronic Vessel Control (EVC): Provides full digital integration with on-board systems, intuitive joystick steering options, and engine diagnostics.
- Low-End Torque: The combination of a supercharger and turbocharger eliminates lag, ensuring excellent maneuverability and load-carrying capability at low speeds.
- Low Noise & Vibration: Precision combustion and common-rail technology (operating up to 2000 bars) minimize on-board noise for enhanced comfort.
Key Features & Performance
Massive Low-End Torque: Thanks to the combination of a twin-entry turbo and supercharger, this engine delivers excellent low-rpm response to propel the vessel into planing conditions quickly.
Electronic Control System (EVC): Supports Volvo Penta’s Electronic Vessel Control platform for full integration with steering, navigation, and advanced features like joystick docking.
Maximum Comfort: A staged injection system (pre-, main, and post-injection) helps suppress vibration and reduce cabin noise.
Easy Maintenance: The robust cylinder block design is supported by an efficient seawater heat exchanger cooling system and a fuel pre-filter to ensure long-term reliability.













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