2010 Volvo Gasoline Sterndrive 8.1GiE

Nothing beats a V-8 gasoline big block for true operating pleasure! The 8.1GiE 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. Have a question about the 2010 Volvo Gasoline Sterndrive 8.1GiE? First Name * Last Name * Email * Home Phone Zip Code Your Comments Here

Specifications are subject to change without notice

Cooling System

• Crankmounted seawater pump
• Electrocoated exhaust risers and manifolds (non-catalyst engines)
• Flush fitting - hose connection to flush cooling system with freshwater
• Serpentine belt with spring tensioner
• Thermostatically controlled seawater cooling. The engine can be ordered with factory-mounted freshwater cooling.

Electrical System

• 12V corrosion-protected electrical system
• 14-pin engine to boat connection
• 75A alternator with internal transistorized voltage regulator and internal fan
• Audio alarm kit - engine oil pressure and temperature as well as exhaust overheat. The engine also has a low voltage audio alarm. Can be mounted at helm.
• Breakerless electronic ignition system
• Charging regulator with battery sensor for voltage drop compensation
• ECM unit ensures constant optimum performance with diagnostic capability
• One 20A fuse for protection of the fuel feed pumps and one 15A fuse for protection of the fuel injection system
• One 40A resettable circuit breaker for the trim system
• Platinum tipped spark plugs
• Starter motor power 1.0 kW

Engine Block and Head

• Color-coded service points
• Cylinder block and cylinder heads made of cast-iron for good corrosion resistance
• Five-bearing crankshaft
• Pistons with two compression rings and one oil scraper ring
• Valve train consisting of single camshaft, hydraulic valve lifters, push rods and two overhead valves per cylinder

Engine Mounting

• Two adjustable rubber mounts, one on each side of the engine, and two between transom shield assembly and engine

EVC Instruments

• EVC-EC -- Plug and go: EVC Electronic Vessel Control is the latest development in engine control and instrumentation for Volvo Penta marine engines. EVC makes boating easier and safer, offering electronic shift and throttle, twin engine and power trim synchronization and new software functions such as trip computer and power trim assistant. EVC is easily scalable from one station up to four, from a classic dashboard up to an advanced driver information system. The system is built on the latest automotive technology with waterproof connectors, so it's just plug and go.

Exhaust System

• Closed crankcase ventilation
• Complete exhaust line with pipe and bellows for exhaust outlet through the drive
• Flame arrestor
• Marine intake manifold developed for Multi Port Fuel Injection
• Seawater-cooled exhaust manifolds and risers made of cast iron (non-catalyst engines)

Fuel System

• Flexible fuel lines
• Fuel filter with water separator
• Multi Port (MPI) Returnless Fuel System
• Two electric fuel feed pumps

Lubrication System

• Pressure lubrication system with full-flow oil filter of spin-on type and environmentally friendly replaceable paper insert
• Remote oil filter

Power Trim

• Electrically operated hydraulic system with trim gauge for best driving comfort
• High capacity trim pump integrated with transom shield to ease installation and save space in engine compartment

OPTIONAL FEATURES

• Joystick