Austin-Rover V64V engine

The V64V engine was a purpose-built and specially made 3.0 L (180 cu in) naturally-aspirated DOHC V6 engine, designed, developed and produced by Austin-Rover, for the MG Metro 6R4 Group B rally car, between 1985 and 1986.[3][4]

Austin-Rover V64V engine[1][2]
Overview
ManufacturerAustin-Rover
DesignerDavid Wood
Layout
Configuration90° V6, 24-valve, (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC, N/A
Displacement3.0 L (183.1 cu in)
Cylinder bore92 mm (3.6 in)
Piston stroke75 mm (3.0 in)
Cylinder block materialCast aluminium alloy
Cylinder head materialCast aluminium alloy
Valvetrain24v DOHC (quad-cam)
Compression ratio12.0:1
Combustion
Fuel typePetrol
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output380–410 hp (283–306 kW)
Torque output270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m)
Alternate view of the engine
Another view of the V64V engine

Applications

References

  1. "Austin MG Metro 6R4 group B (1985) - Racing Cars". tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  2. "1985 - 1986 MG Metro 6R4 Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  3. "MG Metro 6R4 (Group B)". Rally Group B Shrine. January 19, 2016.
  4. "MG METRO 6R4 | The MG Owners' Club". www.mgownersclub.co.uk.
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