With a displacement of 5.5 liters (5480 cc) and an electronically controlled fuel delivery system, the Volvo D6A230 is a liquid-cooled, six-cylinder in-line diesel engine. generates up to 230 horsepower (169 kW) of power. The engine measures 1171 x 605 x 995 mm and weighs 580 kg when dry. Intercooled air is used for turbocharging.

This cast iron engine has a fuel system with an EDC high pressure rotary fuel pump and a 12-valve OHV intake/exhaust system. Bore: 98.4 mm; stroke: 120 mm; compression ratio: 19:1. The lubrication system is integrated. Seven primary bearings support the engine. The combustion chamber has a working volume of 48.07 cubic centimeters. utilized in Volvo FL6 automobiles.
Specifications
| Displacement, cc | 5480 |
| Power output, hp / kW | 230 / 169 at 2400 rpm |
| Torque output, Nm / rpm | 1560 |
| Compression | 19:1 |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 98,43 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 120 |
| Cylinder head | DOHC |
| Configuration | inline |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves | 12 |
| Turbine | turbo / charge air cooler |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Timing mechanism | chain |
| Timing | rocker arm |
| Dimensions, mm — length — width — height |
1171 605 995 |
| Dry weight, kg | 580 |
| Combustion chamber working volume, cc | 48.07 |
