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Volvo Penta 8.1GXi (420-hp) main video
Gasoline Sterndrive - According to Volvo Penta, nothing beats a V-8 gasoline big block for true operating pleasure!

The 8.1GXi is a modern engine with electronic fuel injection and electronic control for faster engine response and safe starting in all weather. A truly robust design and an advanced monitoring system ensures high reliability.

The Duoprop drive with twin counter-rotating propellers delivers unbeatable acceleration and handling under all operating conditions. Power steering and trim are standard.

For details on the entire Volvo Penta line, download Volvo Penta's Pocket Guide.

Key Features

• Cylinder block and cylinder heads made of cast iron for good corrosion resistance
• Valve train consisting of single camshaft hydraulic valve lifters, push rods and two valves per cylinder
• Two adjustable rubber mounts, one on each side of the engine, and two between transom shield assembly and engine
• Pressure lubrication system with full-flow oil filter of spin-on type
• Fuel filter with water separator
• Electrocoated exhaust risers and manifolds
• ECM unit ensures constant optimum performance with diagnostic capability
• 75 A alternamtor with internal transistorized voltage drop compensation
• Audio alarm kit -- engine oil pressure and temperature as well as exhaust overheat

Volvo Penta 8.1GXi (420-hp) (Sterndrive) Specifications

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Horsepower	420-hp
Displacement (cu/cc)	496.00 cu / 8,127.98 cc
Number of Cylinders	8 Cylinders
Configuration	V-8
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injected
Cooling System	Raw Water
Weight (lbs/kg)	1,271.00 lbs / 576.52 kg
Certification	European
Charging System	75A
Full Throttle RPM	4600 - 5000
Engine Control System	Electronic

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