The engine comes in four configurations; the 8V2000M94 rated at 1280 HP, the 10V2000M94 rated at 1600 HP, the 12V2000M94 rated at 1920 HP, and the 16V2000M94 rated at 2600 HP. All these engines are rated at 2450 RPM.

Four variants (8V, 10V, 12V and 16V engines) cover the power outputs 1280, 1600, 1920 and 2600hp (995, 1193, 1432, 1939kW). A new addition to the series is the 10-cylinder model, which bridges the gap between 8V and 12V, which existed with the 2000 series.

The power density of the new 2000 CR engines has been increased to such an extent that the new 10V 2000 CR provides the same power as the 12V 2000 engine currently in the market. This is equivalent to a 20% increase. The new 10-cylinder is one third smaller than the previous 12-cylinder model, with only 80% of its weight.

Low emission levels and low fuel consumption ensure that the engines comply with the EPA Tier 2/Euro 2 emission standards and offer class leading fuel economy.

The 2000 CR engines were designed as marine engines from the outset. This distinguishes them from the engines of the preceding 2000 series, which were derived from truck engines and optimized to marine applications.

The new series has smooth contours without compromising on ease of maintenance or the possibility of installing peripheral components. The interfaces on the engine, as well as the “footprint,” are designed in such a way that it is possible, with suitable gearing, to use the new engine instead of the previous engine without additional changes in the construction of the boat. Exhaust gas removal is easier than before, as the new engines only have one exhaust gas outlet, instead of two. In terms of design, the service block on the free engine side, on which the cooler, filter and fuel lines are housed, has been retained from the current series. Service is also made easier by the new electronics, which enable optional remote access to engine data via an internet connection. This makes fleet management easier.