Volvo Penta is the number one innovator in drive technology    for boats.

1959 saw the introduction of the Aquamatic, the world’s first in what is now known as sterndrives. In 1974, the Saildrive gave builders of sailboats and yachts a drive alternative with better performance, lower noise and vibrations.

Today’s line-up of drives is second to none, with the whole range launched in the last 4 years.

To ensure the best possible drive systems we develop, manufacture and service everything from engines to drives and propellers our selves.

Read more about these and other groundbreaking Volvo Penta innovations on the Innovations website.

Every Volvo Penta drive is a part of a complete propulsion system. The drive is specially developed to work with a series of engines and you cannot freely combine drives and engines. This integration means you get:

Exceptional efficiency with

• high performance
• low fuel consumtion
• High reliability
• Long service life
• Low noise and vibrations
• Loads of driving fun!

150 S Saildrive

 

» The 150 S Saildrive is developed for engines up to 75 hp. It gives quiet and practically vibration free running for excellent on board comfort.

DPH Duoprop

» Specially developed for the D4 and D6 diesel engines, capable of handling their immense torque.

DPS Duoprop

 

» The new generation DPS Duoprop drive is perfectly matched for V6 and V8 gasoline engines, plus the D3 sport diesel.

SX Single prop

 

» The new generation SX drive is the best single propeller alternative in the market.

 

Reference chart

Model	130S	150S	DPH drive	DPR drive	DPS drive	SX drive
D1-13	x
D1-20	x
D1-30	x
D2-40	x
D2-55	x
D2-75		x
D3-130					x	x
D3-160					x	x
D3-190					x	x
D4-225			x
D4-260			x
D4-300			x	x
D6-330			x
D6-370			x	x
3.0GL						x
4.3GL					x	x
4.3GXi					x	x
5.0GXi					x	x
5.7Gi-300					x	x
5.7GXi					x	x
8.1Gi					x
8.1GXi					x