Main Engine 4-Stroke · Main Engines (4-Stroke)
The MTU 12V 4000 M70 is a 12-cylinder, four-stroke marine diesel engine from the Series 4000 family rated at 1,740 kW (2,335 bhp) at 2,000 rpm. It is designed for MTU application group 1B, covering fast vessels with high load factors such as ferries, catamarans and yachts. The engine has a bore/stroke of 165/190 mm, a total displacement of 48.7 litres and meets IMO Tier I emission limits.
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