Paxman VP185

Paxman VP185
Overview
ManufacturerPaxman
Layout
ConfigurationV12 & V18
Cylinder bore185 millimetres (7.283 in)
Piston stroke196 millimetres (7.717 in)
Cylinder block materialcast iron
Combustion
Operating principlefour-stroke diesel, turbo-charged & intercooled
Fuel systemDirect injection, unit injectors
Fuel typeDiesel
Chronology
PredecessorPaxman Valenta

The Paxman VP185 is an internal combustion engine formerly manufactured by Paxman in Colchester, England. It is used in marine and railway applications, and was available as both a V12 and V18 configuration.