Volvo D13

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). On-road versions are available for use in heavy-duty vehicles, including semi-trailer trucks and motorcoaches, and off-road versions are available from Volvo Penta, including stationary industrial uses such as power generation and marine powerplants. The rated output power varies from 375 to 500 hp (280 to 373 kW; 380 to 507 PS), depending on the model.

Volvo D13
Volvo D13 engine
Overview
Manufacturer	Volvo
Layout
Configuration	I6
Displacement	12.8 L (779.7 cu in)[1]
Cylinder bore	131 mm (5.16 in)[1]
Piston stroke	158 mm (6.22 in)[1]
Cylinder block material	cast iron
Cylinder head material	cast iron, one piece
Valvetrain	4V / OHC
Compression ratio	17:1[1]
RPM range
Max. engine speed	2100 RPM[1]
Combustion
Turbocharger	sliding nozzle variable geometry[1]
Fuel system	common rail
Fuel type	ultra-low sulfur diesel[1]
Oil system	SAE 10W-30, 36 L (38 US qt)
Output
Power output	280–373 kW; 380–507 PS (375–500 hp)[1]
Torque output	1,970–2,510 N⋅m (1,450–1,850 lb⋅ft)[1]
Dimensions
Dry weight	1,182 kg (2,606 lb)[1]
Emissions
Emissions target standard	Euro II / IIIA / IV / V EPA Tier 2 / 3 / 4f

History

The first D13 models were introduced in 2005. For the North American market, the D13 was introduced in 2007 to meet contemporary emissions standards.^[2]