Detroit Diesel INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
DiscontinuedDetroit Diesel 8V-71
V71 Series
Detroit Diesel 8V-71 discontinued legacy engine. Source-validated Detroit Diesel legacy model with ongoing owner, rebuild, marine, generator, and parts-search demand.
Detroit Diesel 8V-71|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V8, two-cycle diesel9.3 L
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING
Cylinders / Config
V8, two-cycle diesel
Displacement
9.3 L
Mechanical & Electrical Specifications
| Brand | Detroit Diesel |
| Model | 8V-71 |
| Series | V71 Series |
| Configuration | V8, two-cycle diesel |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement | 9.3 L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | Unregulated |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Year Discontinued | 1999 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel does the Detroit Diesel 8V-71 use?
The Detroit Diesel 8V-71 is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 8V-71?
The Detroit Diesel 8V-71 is a V8 (8-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 9.3 L.
Is the 8V-71 still in production?
No — the Detroit Diesel 8V-71 is discontinued (production ended around 1999). Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.
Is a datasheet available for the 8V-71?
Yes — an official Detroit Diesel datasheet for the Detroit Diesel 8V-71 can be downloaded from this page.