Maximum torque at the most fuel efficient point of operation
Maximum torque across a large range of engine speed for a powerful and steady acceleration
Class-leading compactness for a space-saving design
Best fuel consumption values and long service intervals minimizing the TCO
Low acoustics and low vibrations
World-wide service network with rapid spare parts supply
Characteristics
Cylinders and arrangement: 8 cylinders in 90° V arrangement
Operation mode: 4-stroke diesel engine, watercooled
Turbocharging: Turbocharger with charge air intercooler and wastegate (1-stage: D2686 LE 426, 2-stage: D2868 LE 436)
Number of valves: 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel system: Common Rail direct fuel injection with electronic control
Engine block: High-strength casting with integrated oil and water ducts and replaceable cylinder liners
Engine lubrication: Closed system with forced feeding, oil cooling and filtering
Type of cooling: Plate heat exchanger, seawater cooled
Engine control: Electronic injection control (EDC) with engine monitoring including diagnostic unit
Fuel: DIN EN 590