The Volvo D16E540 engine is a 16.1 liter, 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine equipped with a turbocharger and intercooler. Power 540 HP The engine complies with the EU emission requirements of the Euro 4 standard.
D16E540 is designed for heavy freight transport. It is based on a robust and reliable design with an overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder and a precision electronic fuel injection system.
Thanks to its very high horsepower, the D16E540 engine delivers impressive torque across a wide rpm range, ensuring excellent handling even in hilly terrain. And the high torque at low revs provides excellent traction performance.
The D16E540 is a low noise and low emission engine. The engine is Euro 4 compliant thanks to its selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust gas treatment.
Features and Benefits
- maximum torque over a wide rpm range;
- silent engine operation;
- fuel economy;
- Electronic Engine Management (EMS);
- low emission, Euro 4 compliant;
- very high braking force when used with VEB + engine brake (optional);
- rear-mounted power take-off for high power output (optional);
- closed crankcase ventilation (optional).
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Power output | 396 kW / 540 hp at 1450-1800 rpm |
| Displacement | 16120 cc |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves | 24 |
| Max torque output | 2600 Nm / 1000-1450 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 17.3:1 |
| Cylinder bore | 144 mm |
| Piston stroke | 165 mm |
| Crankshaft bearings | 7 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Turbine | turbo / charge air cooler |
| Euro standards | Euro 4 (D4) |
| Cylinder head | OHV |
| Timing mechanism | spur gear |
| Timing | rocker arm |
| Cooling | water |
