Menard V12 engine
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The Menard V12 engine is a V12 racing engine designed, developed, and produced by Menard Competition Technologies (MCT) in partnership and collaboration with Élan Motorsport Technologies. It was specially made for the Panoz DP09 Superleague Formula open-wheel race car.[2][3][4]
| Menard MCT V12 engine[1] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Menard |
| Production | 2009–2011 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 60° V12 |
| Displacement | 4,198 cc (256.2 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 51.5 mm (2.03 in) |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Direct fuel injection |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 750 hp (559 kW) |
| Torque output | 376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 140 kg (309 lb) |
Engine design
The engine was produced by MCT, and is a naturally aspirated 60° 4.2-liter V12. It was able to produce 750 hp (559 kW) at 11,750 rpm and rev up to 12,000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft).[1][5]
Engine details
- Number of Cylinders: 12
- Capacity: 4,198 cc (256.2 cu in)
- Configuration: 60° Vee
- Weight: 140 kg (308.6 lb) Dry
- Peak power: 750 bhp (559.3 kW) at 11,750 rpm
- Maximum RPM: 12,000
- Peak torque: 510 N⋅m (376.2 lb⋅ft) at 9,500–10,500 rpm[6]
Applications
- Panoz DP09
- Bloodhound SSC — First-stage engine and fuel pump drive.[7]
References
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