The Volvo Penta D6 is a 5.5 L 6-cylinder turbo, aftercooler engine rated at 3500 rpm, producing up to 221 kW. It powers generator sets from Volvo Penta, including the IPS 400MC, IPS 450 and IPS 500.
Also known as: Volvo Penta D6
Part of the Volvo Penta D6 engine family — 5 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 5.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbo, aftercooler |
| Rated speed | 3500 rpm |
| Gross power | 221 kW |
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Volvo Penta D6.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| EXVOLV001 | Exhaust emission certificate | other_service |
| SDVOLV005 | Noise emission certificate | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Volvo Penta D6 has a displacement of 5.5 liters with 6 cylinders.
The Volvo Penta D6 powers 3 generator set(s), including Volvo Penta IPS 400MC, Volvo Penta IPS 450, Volvo Penta IPS 500.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Volvo Penta D6 is: War, uprising, terrorist actions or other force majeure events.