Silent and smooth gear shifting
Volvo Penta’s Silent Shift feature is due to be rolled out into its D3 diesel engine range.
“The silent shift feature has been a well-received benefit to customers since the Volvo Penta IPS launch in 2005,” said Peter Granqvist, Chief Technology Officer for Volvo Penta. “Now, we’re extending the capability even further to service a growing customer base, regardless of the specific propulsion. Though the technology behind each sterndrive application may differ, the end result of maximized comfort does not.”
Building on its availability in the Volvo Penta IPS, the silent shift feature was introduced on the new Volvo Penta DPI Aquamatic sterndrive in June 2019. Now, the company is unveiling an expansion to both the Volvo Penta D3 and its full line of gasoline sterndrives. With these additions, which will be unveiled publicly in early 2020, Volvo Penta has scaled the benefits of this feature across a broader scope of vessels and horsepower ranges.
By Jake Frith
