Mecachrome V8108 GP2 V8
The Mecachrome GP2 V8 (also known as Mecachrome V8108) engine is a 4.0-litre, naturally-aspirated, V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Mecachrome for the GP2 Series (2005–2016), and later the FIA Formula 2 Championship (2017). Mecachrome GP2 V8 was the sole FIA Formula 2 Championship engine manufacturered from 2005 to 2017, before being replaced by the Mecachrome Formula 2 V6 for the following season.[2] The Mecachrome GP2 V8 was built in late-2002 and later completed and assembled at Mecachrome, power assembly plant in Aubigny-sur-Nère, France in late 2004. The Mecachrome GP2 V8 was the sole engine allowed in the GP2 series at the time.
Mecachrome GP2 V8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mecachrome (under a support from Teos Engineering)[1] |
Production | 2005–2017 |
Layout | |
Configuration | V8, naturally-aspirated, 90° cylinder angle |
Displacement | 4.0 L (244 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | Undisclosed |
Cylinder block material | Aluminum alloy |
Cylinder head material | Aluminum alloy |
Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | No |
Fuel system | Electronic indirect fuel injection |
Management | Magneti Marelli Marvel 8 ECU/GCU including data logging system |
Fuel type | Elf LMS 101.6 RON unleaded gasoline |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 612 hp (456 kW) |
Torque output | 500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 326 lb (148 kg) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Mecachrome V634 |
In 2005-2010 Mecachrome engines were badged as "Renault".
Statistics
GP2 Series | ||||||||||
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First entry | Last entry | Races entered | Chassis | CC | DC | Race victories | Podiums | Points | Pole positions | Fastest laps |
2005 Imola GP2 Series round | 2016 Yas Marina GP2 Series round | GP2/05 GP2/08 GP2/11 |
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FIA Formula 2 Championship | ||||||||||
2017 Sakhir Formula 2 round | 2017 Yas Island Formula 2 round | 22 | GP2/11 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 22 |
Applications
References
- "TEOS POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING - GP2 Powertrain".
- Khorounzhiy, Valentin (16 December 2016). "GP2 aiming for V6 switch, but not wider tyres for 2018 car". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
- "Dallara GP2/08". 8 December 2007.
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