Ultimate BoatingVolvo Penta IPS550G

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Volvo Penta IPS550G: specifications

Volvo Penta IPS550G, from the pod drives (IPS) family.

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Technical specifications

Puissance équivalente (arbre double)1100
Puissance298 kW / 400 ch
MoteurV8 essence 8,1 L (big-block) avec pot catalytique
Hélices contrarotativesYes
ConformiteCARB 4 étoiles (Californie) et RCD européenne
Disponibiliteversion IPS essence, marchés sélectionnés uniquement
Max rated power298 kW

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the IPS550G against ZF Marine POD 4600, within the Pod drives (IPS) family.

CharacteristicVolvo Penta IPS550GZF Marine POD 4600
Max rated power (kW)2981,268

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