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Engines for planing boats

■ TDI 150-5
■ TDI 165-5
■ TDI 225-6
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A motor boat can never be better than its engine.

At first glance, that statement might appear trivial.

It is, however, of significant importance, especially
in the case of fast motor boats.
And it serves prospective owners only as long as
their engine choice is not yet finalized. Let us hereby
offer some assistance for that choice:
Volkswagen is a leading motor company and
our full competence in the field of diesel power is Because our TDI’s are not only fun to
also available for your motor boat: In view of far over use – long engine life, minimized
20 million diesel engines being made, and taking emissions and surprisingly low fuel
into account the stunningly high diesel portion consumption come along with it!
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among over 5 million vehicles that we sell per year,

one discovery is completely obvious: Uncompromising marine technology
Volkswagen TDI diesel engines are great fun gives the leading edge to your boat.
to use, this being mainly a result of their immense – Compact dimensions and extremely
torque and silent operation. And this is not only low weight.
2 true on the road, but at least equally at sea. – Extremely silent operation –
Realising this, along with numerous challenges explained by the origin of the engines
from the marine engine market, was the motivation – High performance and impressive
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for Volkswagen group to inaugurate the business torque over a wide engine speed
unit “marine engines”. In the meantime, the range
Volkswagen Marine Power is chosen even by many – Special engine management for
commercial users of fast motor boats, e.g. for water marine use: Marine Diesel Control
taxis or police patrol craft. (MDC)
– Innovative instrumentation with
integrated onboard computer 1
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individual instrumentation alternatively available
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Utmost attention to environmental aspects.

– Minimised fuel consumption saves
Love for detail: resources
– Extensive corrosion protection for engine and all – No visible exhaust smoke
add-on parts, including non-corroding screws and – Easy compliance with EU-emission regula-
attachment components tions and all expected future emission laws.
– Multi layer, especially fine tuned dual component You can run our engines legally on waters
paintwork where many other combustion engines are
– Volkswagen standards apply not only to the base banned.
engine, but also the marinisation which is fully – Well thought-through recycling:
done in house! Nearly all engine components can be

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disposed of cleanly or may be re-used
Minimised maintenance, outstanding
reliability and a long engine life. A service philosophy that set standards.
– Check free valve clearance adjustment by means We invested a lot of effort and patience
of hydraulic tappets in establishing a specialised marine dealer
– Check free drive belt trimming via automatic network. Because a marine engine and its 3
tensioners – no worry, instead maximised drive installation require marine service and
belt life nothing else.

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– Oil change only every 200 hours or once per year, Regarding spare parts supply, however,
depending on which occurs first. The operation we use the massive and extremely efficient
as such is child’s play thanks to built in electric structure of Volkswagen group – at very fair
drain pump and vertically mounted oil filter pricing for you!
which comes off dry when detached. Do it all
cleanly and at the touch of a button.
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TDI-engines are, so to say, intelligent.

You feel it with every throttle command!
The Marine Diesel Control (MDC) establishes This “logbook” can be read out by our
injection amount and -timing up to 50 times per Volkswagen Marine partner within
second, taking multiple parameters into account – minutes during annual service.
from outside temperature right to the slightest move We have been using electronic
of your hand on the throttle! management from the beginning and
When piloting your boat, you will firstly enjoy on all models – because there is only
that through immediate throttle response, which is one standard for a Volkswagen marine
of course not only fun but also makes riding out engine.
heavy seas much easier. But on top of that, a lot of Also included in the standard
common sense mandates the use of advanced delivery, and individually fine-tuned
engine control electronics: to each engine type, is a sophisticated
This very same management makes the very low instrument panel, which incorporates
emission level of our engines possible – and conse- our so-called “Multi Function Display”:
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quently, their operation without any visible exhaust Positioned in the centre of the rev
smoke for which they are famous. The exceptional counter, it provides you with informa-
fuel economy of Volkswagen Marine engines is tion from the on-board computer at
another benefit of the Marine Diesel Control. the push of a button. That includes
And if developed by Volkswagen, such an elec- data such as:
4 tronic control unit will withstand corrosion impacts – Actual and average fuel consumption
much better than mechanical systems of the past! per hour, nautical mile, statute mile
The complete unit is housed in a specially sealed, or kilometre 1
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well-protected case which is attached directly to the – Overall fuel consumption

engine. The MDC serves as brain for all electrical – Distance made good 1
and electronic functions and is individually tuned – Speed in various scales 1
for each engine specification. – Engine service hours
The MDC further features an emergency oper-
1 if interfaced with navigational instruments
ation program and a memory that functions essen-
tially as an electronically kept engine logbook.
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“Safety at sea” means “being

properly informed at all times”.
Volkswagen Marine engines are
designed to meet highest reliability
standards. Nevertheless, some compon-
ents are invariably subject to natural
wear and tear. We made it a mission
to ensure that all Skippers who trust
We offer our engines intentionally only in combin- Volkswagen Marine engines can rely
ation with rather extensive instrumentation, as we on prompt and easy supply of practical
regard that as crucial for safe assessment of available accessories plus, needless to say, imme-
range and safety at sea in general. diate availability of spare parts.
On top of that, we deliver all engines with a This includes, for example, our
surveillance system that is otherwise unusual for 230 V generator package for most of our
marine engines used in pleasure craft application: engines which provides you with up to

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We install an electric monitoring system in 3,5 kW electricity for any normal home
the fuel filters of all marine engines that warns appliance from your main engine –
of a rather common and dangerous hazard at sea: without the noise, expense, weight
“Water in the fuel” occurs much more often aboard and fuss of a separate generator set.
small boats than, for example, on the road. And not Your Volkswagen Marine dealer will
even Volkswagen Marine engines can burn water inform you about the wide range of 5
instead of fuel. available combinations with Z-Drives
In such a case, Volkswagen Marine skippers are and gear units in various reduction

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warned optically and acoustically and can easily ratios. We offer more than an engine:
drain the water from the filter. They can then simply Support, perfect after sales service and
proceed, rather than floating around without power peripheral technology are just as
in a potentially dangerous situation! important.
The panel is connected to the engine’s electronic
system via one central plug (wiring available in
various lengths). And finally, the entire wiring is
designed shock- and vibration proof as well as
carefully sealed watertight. Alternatively, a solution
with individual instrumentation is offered.
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Athletic performance –
full power as long as you need it.
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About dynamic, powerful non smokers.

In former times, diesel engines used to be known as economic, simple and highly
reliable, if somewhat phlegmatic and heavy power plants. That reputation has not
changed insofar as its positive aspects are concerned but today’s TDI technology is
anything but simple or phlegmatic.
Volkswagen’s high output diesel engines combine lots of horsepower with
immense torque at low engine speeds and an extremely wide usable engine speed
range. That makes sporty applications not only possible, but especially in case of
regular use also strongly advisable.
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It is globally accepted that Volkswagen has been used to the necessary extent, which
among those whose research made such light, minimises mechanical stress on the
efficient, compact and impressively performing engine and wins additional horse
engines reality – with the additional plus of powers at top speed.
minimum maintenance requirements. Volkswagen The extreme efficiency of all three
Marine engines fully profit from all these achieve- engines enables them to pass currently
ments and take the sporty aspects of Volkswagen applying EU-emission standards and
Diesel Technology to sea – with such a perfect all expected future emission laws for
combustion that visible exhaust smoke is eliminated marine engines without difficulty.

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in all circumstances. This has been recognised by leading
For fast motor boats, Volkswagen Marine is now boatyards as a major advantage and
offering a range of three engines with 111 kW (150 hp), ensures that Volkswagen Marine
121 kW (165 hp) and, brand new as of October 2005, engines are a safe investment into
165 kW (225 hp). All these engines share the huge the future.
advantages of turbochargers with variable turbine Enjoy their power, their low fuel 7
geometry (VTG): consumption and the experience of
At low engine speeds, the immediate availability environmentally friendly driving

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of full boost ensures powerful acceleration onto the pleasure – along with the sound of
plane – a tremendous advantage against comparable highly refined five- and six cylinder
engines with conventional turbochargers. engines in a power class where four
But with increasing engine speed, our VTG- cylinder engines are still quite normal.
chargers continuously auto-adjust to load con-
ditions: Exhaust gas pressure is at all times only
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TDI 150-5
Performance
(kW)
Torque (Nm) 5-cylinder turbo diesel
110 410
Performance (kW)

100 380

90 350

80 320 Five straight jokers.

70 290 Five cylinders, 2,5 litre engine capacity,
Torque (Nm)
60 260 111 kW (150 hp), direct injection with electronic
50 230 engine management (MDC) and extremely

40 200
low weight per horsepower – that is our

170
marathon champion for speedboats.
30
This exceptionally sturdy and refined
20 140
5 cylinder draws its power, among other
10 110
factors, from a turbocharger with variable
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 turbine geometry (VTG-charger) and from
Engine speed (rpm)
boost intercooling. The engine will brighten
TDI 150-5
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Capacity 2.461 cm3 your day with a torque of over 300 nm at any
Performance 111 kW (150 hp) at 4.000 rpm
Max. Torque
Weight
310 Nm at 2.500 rpm
265 kg (dry, without gearbox)
engine speed between 1.700 and 3.100 rpm –
on top of which you enjoy maximised fuel
efficiency coming along with minimum
emissions.
8 Easily meets EU emission standards and
all expected future emission standards for
marine engines.
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Frontal View TDI 150-5

Lateral View TDI 150-5

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TDI 165-5
5-cylinder turbo diesel
with boost intercooling

Desire for some extra power?

Today, it is mainly remembered among perform-
ance oriented offshore sailing people that already
in the nineteen seventies, Volkswagen diesel engines
of those days were installed aboard fast sailing craft.
That happened simply because no other base diesel
engine of the time offered the required power at
such low weight.
Frontal View TDI 165-5
With the advent of TDI technology and the
decision of Volkswagen to enter the marine market
directly, possibilities have developed of which even
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we did not dream in the seventies.

And given the huge mechanical and thermical
reserves of our TDI 150-5, which is highly successful
even in many commercial applications, it was a
logical step to offer a version with higher perform-
10 ance for light speed boats.
The additional 11 kW (15 hp), however, are not
a consequence of simple “tuning” but come along
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with further increased oil cooling capacity and some

other flanking design changes, so that you can count
on completely healthy Volkswagen power also in
this case.
Some extra power, simply, for those who like to
stay half a length ahead.
Easily meets EU emission standards and all
Lateral View TDI 165-5
expected future emission standards for marine
engines.
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Performance
Torque (Nm)
(kW)
400 150,0

350
120,0

Torque (Nm)
300

90,0

250
Performance (kW)
60,0

200

30,0
150
The engine retains all the characteristics
that already convinced so many demanding
boatyards and yacht owners ever since we 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

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Engine speed (rpm)
do engines for boats:
TDI 165-5
– Particularly low fuel consumption, Capacity 2.461 cm3
Performance 121 kW (165 hp) at 4.000 rpm
undercutting conventional marine diesel Max. Torque 310 Nm at 2.500 rpm
Weight 265 kg (dry, without gear unit)
engines by 10 to 15 per cent and petrol
engines easily by 50 per cent
– Extreme refinement, achieved through five
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cylinders in line, noise absorption cover,
dual mass flywheel and two-stage direct
injection – at full power, we undercut the

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noise level of V8-petrol engines by up to
8db/A
– Stunning acceleration onto the plane, this
being achieved by a specially developed,
watercooled marine turbocharger with
variable turbine geometry (VTG)
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TDI 225-6
165 kW (225 hp), 6-cylinder turbo diesel

Business Class Comfort at full planing speed.

Marine engine producers are fond of creating Imagine how such an engine will
huge imageries around their products, particularly establish itself in a power class where
so if new engines are mainly aimed at the pleasure competitor’s products often originate
craft sector. from industrial application. Better even,
That is respectable, part of the trade and often let us assist your imagination:
also a requirement as hardly any of the base engines – Weight savings against immediate
in question were designed for marine propulsion competitors of far over 100 kg per
from scratch up. Neither were ours. engine, resulting in huge benefits
Nevertheless it is interesting hard fact analysis especially for twin installations
to check where such engines really originate from, – More room for storage or a larger
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and which product philosophy was used to marinize cabin as a V-6 builds much shorter
them. So consider for yourself the following than competing inline engines
proposal: – Ultimately, you will hear your engine
– One of the most advanced diesel engine designs only if you fully challenge it. And in
for german executive cars – designed to make it that case you will enjoy what you hear
12 over motorways without speed limit and into the – Easy compliance with EU emission
hearts of decision takers who will only consider standards and all expected future
the “top three” brands emission standards for marine engines.
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– Marinisation by Volkswagen Marine, where cheap

solutions were never considered. Instead, user Ultimately, this engine aboard your
friendliness, refined sound and extremely low boat will mainly ensure one thing:
emissions have characterized our engines from Elegant performance without a bad
the beginning. conscience. Take our word for it.
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Lateral View TDI 225-6

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Performance Torque (Nm) 13
(kW)

165 475

Torque (Nm)
150 450

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135 425

120 400

105 375

90 350

75 325

Performance (kW)
60 300

45 275 Frontal View TDI 225-6

30 250

1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500

Engine speed (rpm)

TDI 225-6
Capacity 2.967 cm3
Performance 165 kW (225 hp) at 4.200 rmp
Max. Torque 450 Nm at 2.000 rmp
Weight 325 kg (dry, without gearbox)
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Specifications TDI 150-5 TDI 165-5

Engine type 5-cylinder turbo diesel 5-cylinder turbo diesel

Fuel system direct injection1 direct injection1

Charge turbocharger VTG2 turbocharger VTG2

Boost intercooling seawater tube heat exchanger seawater tube heat exchanger

Cylinders inline 5 inline 5

Displacement [cm3] 2.461 2.461

Stroke [mm] 95,5 95,5

Bore [mm] 81,0 81,0

Compression ratio 19,0 : 1 19,0 : 1

Performance (ISO 3046) [kW] 111 121

Performance [hp] 150 165

at 4.000 rpm 4.000 rpm

Specific power output [kW/l] 45,1 49,2

Appr. piston speed [m/s] 12,7 12,7

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Max. torque [Nm] 310 310

at 2.500 rpm 2.500 rpm

Min. specific fuel consumption [g/kWh] 203 203

Weight* [kg] 265 265

Alternator 120 A 120 A

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Electrical system 12 V 12 V

1 Distributioninjection pump
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2 Turbocharger with variable turbine geometry

* dry, without gearbox (ZF 25A: + 35 kg; Z-Drive: + 101 kg)
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Subject to change without prior notice

TDI 225-6

6-cylinder turbo diesel Oil change

Once a year or after 200 hours of operation
common rail direct injection
(depending on which occurs first)
turbocharger VTG2

seawater tube heat exchanger Cooling

Thermostatically controlled double circuit
V6 cooling system with heat exchangers, collective
2.967 exhaust pipe and water-cooled exhaust turbo-
charger, (TDI 225-6: oil cooled charger), engine
91,4
oil cooling, hydraulic oil cooling, fuel cooling for
83,0 TDI 150-5 and TDI 165-5
19,5 : 1
Standard supply includes
165 Piping for hot water preparation or heating,
225 wiring and instrumentation, on-board computer,
electric oil suction pump, engine mounts
4.200 rpm

55,61 Options
– 230-V-generator set
12,8

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(except for TDI 225-6 in single sterndrive
450 configuration),
2.000 rpm – Power steering pump
(standard for sterndrive configuration),
209
– Bipolar electrical system
325

180 A
15
12 V

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State of information: 09/2005 · Subject to change without prior notice

Volkswagen Marine
P.O. Box 31 11 76
D-38231 Salzgitter, Germany
Hotline (++49) 18 01-89 89 00

www.volkswagen-marine.com