mtu Series 8000

Series 8000 MTU

Even more power to suit the increased demand of vessels with high payload and speed: with up to 10,000 kW, the robust mtu Series 8000 diesel engine offers the best performance. Thanks to its proven advantages and naval qualifi cation, the mtu Series 8000 is also the ideal partner in worldwide military and civilian use.

The mtu Series 8000 was introduced to meet the demanding needs of maritime industry, offering high power output and exceptional efficiency. Over the last 25 years the mtu Series 8000 has already impressively provided proof of its reliability, with over 350 engines of this type delivered, accumulating together more than 3,000,000 operating hours and in numerous missions. The compact propulsion engine impresses with its outstanding power-to-weight ratio and unlimited low load operation.

Series 8000 MTU

3 M

Over 3,000,000 operational hours

10 MW

Up to 10 MW of power

96,000 TBO

Up to 96,000 hours between major overhaul in some cases

16V-20V

Available in two different cylinder variants

Maximum uptime

All systems are designed for maximum reliability and availability.

The spirit of power

The spirit of power

mtu Series 8000 - Innovation in Marine Engineering

The Series 8000 engines stand out for their low life-cycle costs and particularly low fuel consumption thanks to the perfectly matched components.

Exceptional availability of the Series 8000 engines is guaranteed by long service intervals and easy handling in maintenance and repair.

Even more economical in a system: with up to 10,000 kW power per engine, an all-diesel arrangement with Series 8000 can be installed – replacing combined propulsion systems with gas turbines (CODAG, CODOG).

For 25 years, the mtu Series 8000 engine has set the standard in marine propulsion, exemplifying power, performance, and reliability. This engine is celebrated for its ability to drive a diverse range of large high-performance vessels, including high-speed ferries, naval ships, and luxury Mega-yachts.

With its enormous power, it was really a game changer back then, because it allowed Shipyards to design and build even bigger and faster vessels than previously possible.

Engineered to meet the demanding needs of maritime operations, it offers exceptional power density and dependable performance.

Throughout the last 25 years, the Series 8000 has enhanced its reputation for excellence. We invite you to join us in celebrating this remarkable journey.

mtu Series 8000 key features at a glance

MTU 20V 8000 M71L

mtu Series 8000 key features at a glance

  • Starting system
  • Air starter motor, 15 bar; press. reduct. station 40/15 bar, coolant preheating system

  • Oil system
  • Lube oil pump, automatic filter with backflushing, centrifugal oil filter, lube-oil heat exchanger, lube oil priming pump, lube oil level monitoring/replenishment system, switchboxes for lube oil replenishment and priming pumps

  • Fuel system
  • Fuel delivery pump, fuel duplex filter with diverter valve, “common rail” fuel injection system with high-pressure pump, pressure accumulator and electronically fuel injection with cylinder cutout system, jacketed HP fuel lines, leak-off fuel tank level monitored, fuel hand pump, fuel pre-filter with water separator, fuel recooler

  • Mounting system
  • Highly resilient mounts for high acoustic requirements and/or shock requirements
    * dependent from configuration

  • Cooling system
  • mtu-split-circuit coolant system, coolant-to-raw water plate core heat exchanger, centrifugal raw water pump with priming system, coolant circulation pump, coolant expansion tank

  • Combustion air system
  • Engine coolant temperature-controlled intercooler, sequential turbocharging with 4 water-cooled turbochargers, on-engine set of combustion-air filters

  • Exhaust system
  • On-engine exhaust manifolds, exhaust bellow

  • Engine management system
  • Engine control and monitoring system (MDEC), interface to remote control and monitoring system, local operating panel (LOP)

  • Compliance with emission regulations
  • Optional: we will offer SCR solutions to meet IMO III emission regulations

  • Monitoring / control system
  • mtu NautIQ Foresight
    mtu NautIQ Master
    mtu NautIQ Core

MTU 8000 series diesel engine models & specifications

MTU 20V 8000 series diesel engine

MTU 8000 series diesel engine models & specifications

Models Rated Power (kW) Rated Power (bhp) rpm
16V 8000 M71L 7280 9762 1150
16V 8000 M91L 8000 10728 1150
20V 8000 M71 8200 10996 1150
20V 8000 M71L 9100 12203 1150
20V 8000 M91L 10000 13410 1150
20V 8000 M71R 7025 9655 1150
20V 8000 M81R 7200 9655 1150
20V 8000 M81 8000 10996 1150