The first model in an entirely new generation of Perkins marine diesel engines has been unveiled by the Wimborne Marine Power Centre.
The new six-cylinder, 6.6l Perkins M300C is claimed to offer a considerable increase in delivered power, torque and noise reduction compared with similar output engines on the market. It is also said to boast excellent fuel economy and service cost savings.
At 300hp (223kW), the M300C is the most powerful engine in the current marine engine line-up. It is based on the Perkins 1100 Series engine and is a wastegated turbocharged, charge-air-cooled engine that is built to the most exacting environmental and performance standards.
It offers reliable, excellent power-to-weight performance, yet delivers its maximum power output at a comfortable and low-stressed 2,400rpm. By designing the engine to minimise noise at source, it has established a new benchmark for noise pollution throughout its speed range by reducing engine noise levels by up to 5dB(A). It also lays claim to significant vibration reduction.
The M300C’s fuel and air supply systems deliver excellent fuel economy and low heat rejection. Frequent computerised checks throughout the production process ensure that build quality is consistently maintained and every engine is factory tested before it leaves the Wimborne Marine Power Centre plant in the UK.
The compact M300C is designed for ease of installation and trouble free maintenance, with cost-saving 500 hour service intervals, a 500 hour or once a season oil change, and the bonus of single side servicing from either side, so the low cost of-ownership power package should appeal for both newbuild and repowers.
