Engineering:Volvo D13

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Volvo D13
Volvo D13 engine on a display stand at an industry trade show. The blue engine block contrasts with various white accessories, black hoses and wires, and a silver engine valve cover
Volvo D13 engine
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Layout
ConfigurationI6
Displacement12.8 L (779.7 cu in)[1]
Cylinder bore131 mm (5.16 in)[1]
Piston stroke158 mm (6.22 in)[1]
Block materialcast iron
Head materialcast iron, one piece
Valvetrain4V / OHC
Compression ratio17:1[1]
RPM range
Redline2100 RPM[1]
Combustion
Turbochargersliding nozzle variable geometry[1]
Fuel systemcommon rail
Fuel typeultra-low sulfur diesel[1]
Oil systemSAE 10W-30, 36 L (38 US qt)
Output
Power output280–746 kW; 380–1,014 PS (375–1,000 hp)[1]
Torque output1,970–2,510 N⋅m (1,450–1,850 lb⋅ft)[1]
Dimensions
Dry weight1,182 kg (2,606 lb)[1]
Emissions
Emissions target standard
    • Euro II / IIIA / IV / V
    • EPA Tier 2 / 3 / 4f

The Volvo D13 is a turbo diesel engine family manufactured by Volvo which shares a four-stroke, inline-six design with a nominal engine displacement of 780 cu in (12.8 L). It replaced the Volvo TD12 series and D12 engines. On-road versions are available for use in heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trailer trucks, vocational trucks such as dump trucks, as well as motorcoaches, and motorhomes, with off-road and marine versions are available from Volvo Penta, including stationary industrial uses such as power generation and marine powerplants for tugboats, ferries, tourist boats, and yachts.[2]The rated output power varies from 375 to 1,000 hp (280 to 746 kW; 380 to 1,014 PS), depending on the model.

History

The first D13 models were introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the Volvo D12. For the North American market, the D13 was introduced in 2007 to meet contemporary emissions standards.[3]

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