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Water-cooled turbocharger and exhaust manifold
- Provides cooler and quieter performance for vessel and crew
Integrated exhaust manifold, heat exchanger, and expansion tank eliminates hoses and fittings that can leak or break
Replaceable wet-type cylinder liners
- Cast and precision machined and hardened for long life
- Enables engine to be rebuilt to original factory specs within the hull
- Easier to overhaul than competitive parent metal block engines
Corrosion resistant components
- Provides protection for the engine from the effects of seawater
Either side service
- Oil fill/dipstick combinations on either side
- Oil/fuel filters can be engine or remote mounted
- Application and service flexibility to provide installation convenience plus fast and easy maintenance
Poly-vee belt drive
- Poly-vee belt provides increased capacity with reduced maintenance
- Belt guard designed for simple belt inspection and easy belt replacement
Heat exchanger
- High-capacity heat exchanger designed for reliable operation in adverse conditions
- Easy to clean and service
High torque and low rated rpm
- Enables the engine to turn larger propellers more efficiently
- Provides good control and maneuverability
- Low rated rpm limits vibration and noise for crew comfort
Electronically Controlled
- Simplifies Installation
- Protection by self diagnosis
- Excellent fuel economy
- Excellent throttle response

Engine Model	Cyl.	Displacement	Marine Rating	Power Rating	Peak Torque	Fuel Consumption
Performance Data
6068SFM	6	6.8 L (414 cu.in.)	M1	182 hp (136 kWm) @ 2200 rpm	830 Nm (612 lb-ft) @ 1500 rpm	36.4 L (9.6 gal) / hr
			M1	249 hp (186 kwm) @ 2400 rpm	987 Nm (728 lb-ft) @ 1800 rpm	47.3 L (12.5 gal) / hr
			M2	209 hp (155 kWm) @ 2300 rpm	853 Nm (629 lb-ft) @ 1600 rpm
			M2	280 hp (209 kWm) @ 2500 rpm	1037 Nm (765 lb-ft) @ 1900 rpm	52.2 L (13.8 gal) / hr
			M3	236 hp (176 kWm) @ 2400 rpm	915 Nm (674 lb-ft) @ 1600 rpm	40.1 L (10.6 gal)/hr
			M3	321 hp (239 kWm) @ 2600 rpm	1111 Nm (820 lb-ft) @ 1900 rpm	60.2 L (15.9 gal) / hr
			M4	267 hp (199 kWm) @ 2500 rpm	975 Nm (719 lb-ft) @ 1800 rpm	45.5 L (12.0 gal) / hr
			M4	355 hp (265 kWm) @ 2700 rpm	1188 Nm (876 lb-ft) @ 2000 rpm	67 L (17.7 gal) / hr
			M5	300 hp (224 kWm) @ 2600 rpm	1005 Nm (741 lb-ft) @ 2000 rpm	51.6 L (13.6 gal) / hr
			M5	400 hp (298 kWm) @ 2800 rpm	1232 Nm (909 lb-ft) @ 2200 rpm	77.6 L (20.5 gal) / hr

Engine Model	Length	Width	Height	Weight
Engine Dimensions*
6068SFM	1183 mm (46.6 in)	721 mm (28.4 in)	619 mm (24.4 in)	636 kg (1402 lb)
* Dimensions are based on engine with “standard configuration" including flywheel, flywheel housing, and electronics. Actual numbers may vary depending on selected options.