A new assembly factory in China is inaugurated, and at the same time the factory in Vara is enlarged to be able to handle the new model range and new technology. Sales and profitability increase, and Volvo Penta is the best performer in the Volvo Group.
The D12 engine is launched for leisure boats and the range for commercial engines is expanded with larger engines up to 2,000 hp.
Volvo Ocean Race
2001
D5 and D7, new engines for the marine professional
2002
D4 and D6, new marine leisure engines
2003
Göran Gummeson, new president at Volvo Penta
2004
The introduction of Volvo Penta IPS
2005
Magic docking with the joystick
2006
Volvo Penta 100 years
2007
The first gasoline engines with catalytic converter
2008
Volvo Penta in Abu Dhabi's Formula 1 race
2009