Volvo Penta IPS450 Pod Drive System with Twin D6 Engines, 450 HP
The Volvo Penta IPS450 is a 450 HP-class pod-drive package powered by twin D6 marine diesels, each a 5.5-liter six-cylinder rated at 330 HP (243 kW) at 3500 RPM. Its steerable pods carry forward-facing, counter-rotating propellers.
Each D6 uses high-pressure common-rail injection and a turbocharger with charge-air cooler, with heat exchanger cooling and fuel consumption of 235 g/kWh. Exhaust passes through the pods, and soft engine mounts with rubber isolation reduce vibration and noise. The package is aimed at mid-size yachts.
Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) links the engines, pods, steering and helm electronics, enabling Joystick Docking, the Dynamic Positioning System, cruise control and Glass Cockpit compatibility within a redundant safety architecture. Emissions compliance covers EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II and IMO NOx Tier II.
Highlights
Twin Volvo Penta D6 diesels, 330 HP each
5.5 L, 6 cylinders per engine, 3500 RPM
Forward-facing, counter-rotating pod drives
EVC with Joystick Docking, DPS and cruise control
Fuel consumption 235 g/kWh
Heat exchanger cooling
Specifications
Brand | Volvo Penta |
System Name | Volvo Penta IPS450 |
Engines | Twin Volvo Penta D6 diesel |
Power per Engine | 243 kW / 330 HP |
System Class | 450 HP IPS class |
Rated RPM | 3500 |
Cylinders | 6 per engine |
Displacement | 5.5 L |
Aspiration | Turbo with charge air cooler |
Fuel Injection | Common-rail diesel |
Control System | Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) |
Cooling | Heat exchanger cooling |
Fuel Consumption | 235 g/kWh |
Pod Drive | IPS pod with counter-rotating propellers |
Emissions | EPA Tier 3, EU RCD Stage II, IMO NOx Tier II |
Good to know
Installation, rigging and commissioning by a qualified marine technician are recommended; follow the manufacturer's pre-delivery and break-in procedures.