1000 Series M215C Marine Propulsion Engine

155 kW (208 hp) @ 2500 rpm

Premium engine features for reliability and durability – Minimising down time
and service costs.

Lowest cost of ownership in its class – It pays to compare running costs.

Unrivalled worldwide parts and service network – You can make the most
of your machine with support from our global network.

Operator and environmentally friendly with low noise, rapid startability and
low emissions. This is achieved with the ‘FASTRAM’ combustion system
and fully closed breather system.

Competitive engine and parts pricing, extended service intervals and

exceptionally low fuel consumption make the M185C & M215C a cost
effective choice with significant owner savings over alternative engines.

Specification
Number of cylinders 6 vertical in-line
Bore and stroke 100 x 127 mm 3.9 x 5.0 in
Displacement 6 litres 366 in3
Aspiration Wastegated turbocharger, charge air cooled
Cycle 4 stroke
Combustion system Direct injection
Compression ratio 16.0:1
Rotation Anti-clockwise, from rear
Total lubricating capacity 15 litres 3.9 US gal
Cooling system Water cooled
Total coolant capacity 25.3 litres 6.7 US gal

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.

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1000 Series M215C Marine Propulsion Engine
155 kW (208 hp) @ 2500 rpm

Features and benefits

Powered by your needs

l Perkins engines can be tailored specifically for you.
These engines offer a choice of standard build configurations to match the needs of customers for a diverse range
of applications

Lower operating costs

l Service intervals 400 hours as standard and Perkins provides comprehensive warranty cover for two years, with
three years on major engine components

Reliability and durability

l High capacity heat exchanger with cupro-nickel tubestack ensures low operating temperatures for reliable and
durable operation. Gear driven engine and raw water pumps with high quality silicone hoses for the ultimate in
reliable cooling and leak-free operation
l An integral plate type oil cooler offers compactness, saving installation space and features a by-pass valve for start
up safety
l The turbocharger wastegate system reduces the maximum cylinder pressure and hence improves reliability and
durability

Innovative performance specification

l A ‘Fastram’ combustion system, Bosch rotary fuel pump, wastegated turbocharger and air intake silencer offer
improvements in fuel economy, emissions and noise
l The turbocharger wastegate system optimises low engine speed performance providing smoother and faster boat
acceleration at planing speed
l Low friction controlled expansion oil cooled pistons, three ring pack and honed cylinder liners give exceptionally low
oil consumption, easier cold starting and extended oil change periods

Product support
l Perkins actively pursues product support excellence by ensuring our distribution network invest in their territory –
strengthening relationships and providing more value to you, our customer
l Through an experienced global network of distributors and dealers, fully trained engine experts deliver total
service support around the clock, 365 days a year. They have a comprehensive suite of web based tools at their
fingertips covering technical information, parts identification and ordering systems, all dedicated to maximising the
productivity of your engine
l Throughout the entire life of a Perkins engine, we provide access to genuine OE specification parts and service. We
give 100% reassurance that you receive the very best in terms of quality for lowest possible cost .. wherever your
Perkins powered machine is operating in the world
l To find your local distributor: www.perkins.com/distributor

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.Perkins.com/Marine

Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.
Part No. N41148A issue 4
Produced in England ©2015 Marine Power
1000 Series M215C Marine Propulsion Engine
155 kW (208 hp) @ 2500 rpm

Technical information
Benefits
l Excellent power to weight
l Ease of Installation
l Clean, quiet, smooth operation
l Excellent fuel economy
l Easy to maintain with 500hr Service interval
l Reliability

Standard features
l Fresh water heat exchanger cooled engine with gear driven self priming raw water and fresh water pumps or keel
cooling adaption
l Fresh water cooled exhaust manifold
l Wastegated turbocharger with insulation cover
l Raw watercooled charge air cooler
l Air intake filter with cleaner element
l High inclination engine sump, top access dipstick and engine mounted sump drain pump
l Twin spin-on element lubricating oil filter
l Integral plate enginel lubricating oil cooler
l Closed breather system
l High mounted twin element fuel filter
l Thermostart cold start aid
l Manual control adaption parts
l Electric stop solenoid
l Alarm switches and warning siren

Optional equipment
l Backends – suitable for a range of transmissions, (standard) Hurth HSW 630A (M215C only) Newage PRM 1000D
l Electrical – 12 or 24 volt insulated marine electrics
l Exhaust outlets – variable angle water injected outlets including highrise option
l Dry outlets with flexible bellows instrumentation – single and dual station instrumentation incorporating audible/
visual alarms and gauges complete with senders. Switches and varying lengths of interconnecting cables
l Power Take Off – crankshaft PTO extension shaft with pulley drives
l Solid mounting brackets
l Flexible engine mountings with adjustment shims
l Solid or flexible output couplings
l Toolkit
l On board parts kit
l Engine mounted electro-magnetic bilge pumps
l Calorifier connections
l Fuel pre-filter with water alarm
l Fuel feed and return pipes

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.Perkins.com/Marine

Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.
Part No. N41148A issue 4
Produced in England ©2015 Marine Power
1000 Series M215C Marine Propulsion Engine
155 kW (208 hp) @ 2500 rpm

Engine package weights and dimensions

Length *1081 mm 43 in
Width 655 mm 26 in
Height 803 mm 32 in
Weight (dry) 573 kg 1263 lb
*Less gearbox

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Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.
Part No. N41148A issue 4
Produced in England ©2015 Marine Power
1000 Series M215C Marine Propulsion Engine
155 kW (208 hp) @ 2500 rpm

Propeller law consumption (2.8 index).

Propellers should be matched to achieve maximum rated engine speed
under fully laden boat conditions. Engine delivered from factrory will
be set to produce gross (flywheel) power output within manufacturing
tolerances and run-in allowance to BS AU141a: 1974 conditions.

Speed Power Power Speed Torque Torque Rating

rpm kW hp rpm Nm lb·ft type
2500 155 208 1400 700 516 MD
Rating definitions
Pleasure duty: For vessels operating up to 30% load factor. This rating is intended for pleasure/non-revenue generating applications that operate
less than 500 hours a year. Typical applications could include but are not limited to: High speed planning craft.
Light duty: For vessels operating up to 50% load factor. This rating is intended for applications that operate less than 1500 hours a year in variable
load applications where full power is limited to 2 hours out of every 12 hours of operation and reduced power must be at or below 200 rpm of
the maximum rated rpm. Typical applications could include but are not limited to: planing / semi displacement craft such as customs and police
launches, sport fish charter vessels, passenger carriers, survey craft and long distance cruisers etc.
Medium duty: For vessels operating up to 60% load factor. This rating is intended for applications that operate less than 4000 hours a year.
Typical applications could include but are not limited to: Semi-displacement / displacement craft such as customs and police launches, high speed
commercial fishing, passenger carriers, survey craft, ferries and long distance cruisers etc.
Heavy duty: For vessels operating up to 80% load factor. This rating is intended for applications that operate less than 4000 hours a year. Typical
applications could include but are not limited to: semi-displacement / displacement craft such as customs and police launches, high speed
commercial fishing, passenger carriers, survey craft and ferries etc.
For further details on definitions please contact your local Perkins distributor.

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.Perkins.com/Marine

Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect final specification.
All information in this document is substantially correct at time of printing and may be altered subsequently.
Final weight and dimensions will depend on completed specification.
Part No. N41148A issue 4
Produced in England ©2015 Marine Power