Volvo Penta’s Innovative Engines Named as Top Products of 2016

Volvo Penta’s Innovative Engines Named as Top Products of 2016

Volvo Penta’s next-generation engines have been making waves this year, and the newest development is their selection as one of the top products of 2016 by Boating Industry magazine.

Selected for innovation, creativity and impact on the industry, Volvo Penta’s new 5.3L 300 and 350 hp V8 gasoline sterndrive engines beat out hundreds of other entries that were introduced or significantly improved in 2016.

Volvo Penta’s next-generation engines introduce original features that have never been available to the sterndrive market, and are the first and only V8 marine gas engines combining the following technical advancements:

·  Variable Valve Timing (VVT) producing higher torque and acceleration across the full range of RPMs

·  Common-rail direct fuel injection for better fuel economy and lower emissions

·  Lightweight all-aluminum block for industry-leading weight-to-horsepower ratio

·  Freshwater cooling (FWC) for longer engine life in the marine environment

·  Wideband oxygen sensors to accommodate blended fuels and fuel quality

The innovations of Volvo Penta have been impressive, and we’ve been very upfront about how much we like what the company has been doing for marine engines. Not only have the features of the engines gotten better, but Volvo Penta has also made huge efforts to simply service and accessibility with the Front Engine Accessory Drive.

Congratulations to Volvo Penta – we can’t wait to see what you come out with next!