With an overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, and a common rail injection system, the D13K460 engine is a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with a displacement of 12.8 liters and an output of 460 horsepower. The engine satisfies Euro 6 emission regulations.
Designed for large vehicles used in distribution and mainline transportation. An overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, and electronic fuel injection are all features of the sturdy and dependable engine design.
Specifications
| Engine’s type | diesel |
| Max output power | 460 hp (338 kW) at 1400–1800 rpm |
| Max torque output | 2300 Nm / 900–1400 rpm |
| Displacement | 12,8 dm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves | 24 |
| Compression ratio (compression) | 17:1 |
| Cylinder bore | 131 mm |
| Piston stroke | 158 mm |
| Fuel type | diesel |
| Euro standards | Euro 6 |
The engine produces less noise and its exhaust is less harmful. The engine’s crankshaft and camshaft are fitted with hydraulic dampers to reduce vibration and noise in order to meet noise regulations. Additionally, a small amount of fuel is injected prior to the main portion for even more noise absorption at idle engine speeds.
The Volvo D13K460 engine is compliant with Euro 6, which has cut particulate matter emissions by 50% and the allowable nitrogen oxide (NOX) content by 80% when compared to Euro 5. Volvo Trucks has created a muffler after-treatment system that includes an uncooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC), a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), and a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) with an ammonia catalytic converter (Ammonia Slip Catalyst, ASC) in order to comply with legal requirements.