Volvo Penta V6-200C and V6-240C

Volvo Penta’s next-generation V6-200C and V6-240C made their Australasian debut on the Whittley Marine stand at the 2015 Melbourne Boat Show.

This was the first time these engines were on public display outside the US, presenting a unique opportunity for show-goers to find out what all the buzz is about. 

"The response to these new engines has been unprecedented," Whittley Managing Director, Neville Whittley says.

"In fact, we had to revise our forward orders after pre-selling our initial consignment. And that was before the first new engine even hit our shores," he adds.

AWARDED TECHNOLOGY
Volvo Penta’s catalysed aluminium V6 is inspired by the award-winning V8-380 introduced in 2012.

The all-new platform incorporates closed-loop cooling as standard, eliminating exposure to saltwater, thereby enhancing durability and reducing maintenance.

The result is a lightweight high-performance petrol power plant bred to thrive in the harsh marine environment and with claims of unrivalled fuel economy by Volvo Penta.

KEY BENEFITS
Key benefits and technologies include:
>> Better fuel economy and lower emissions through common-rail direct fuel injection
>> Higher torque and acceleration using Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
>> No saltwater exposure to any internal engine parts with freshwater cooling (FWC)
>> Increased power-to-weight ratio due to lightweight all-aluminum block
>> Optimised for use with ethanol blends using wideband oxygen sensors
>> Extended service intervals and simplified servicing from common engine platform

GREEN CREDENTIALS
Despite the  focus on performance and reliability, Volvo has not compromised its commitment to the environment and has delivered a platform that actually reduces the environmental footprint.

The V6-200C and V6-240C are now the most environmentally friendly engines in the industry, surpassing all other inboard and outboard benchmarks, says Volvo Penta.

The new engines support Volvo Penta’s optional EVC (Electronic Vessel Control) and touch-screen Glass Cockpit which seamlessly integrates all entertainment and navigational systems and offers fingertip control over the engine’s vital functions and the vessel attitude.

WHITTLEY INSTALLATION
"We’ve been working closely with Volvo Penta to ensure that our hulls were optimised to take advantage of the new engine platform," said Whittley’s director of R&D, Steve Whittley, adding that Volvo Penta has provided the boatbuilder with "a product that keeps pace that eclipses the competitors."

Whittley has installed the V6-200C and V6-240C in a range of its most popular fishing and cruising models ready and initial feedback is that there's a heap of power to be point they've had to tighten up the throttles to help prevent accidental acceleration surge.