Menard V12 engine
The Menard V12 engine is a naturally-aspirated, V-12 racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Menard Competition Technologies (MCT), in partnership and collaboration with Élan Motorsport Technologies, and 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 | 4.2 L (256 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (4 in) |
| Piston stroke | 51.5 mm (2 in) |
| Valvetrain | 48-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| 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 itself was made by Menard Competition Technologies, and is a 60-degree, 4.2-liter, N/A V12 engine; able to produce 750 hp at 11,750 rpm and rev up to 12,000 rpm, with a max torque of 510 Nm.[5][6]
Engine details
- No of Cylinders: 12
- Capacity: 4.2 litres
- Configuration: 60-degree V formation
- Weight: 140 kg (308 lb) Dry
- Peak Power: 750 bhp (560 kW) @ 11,750 rpm
- Maximum RPM: 12,000
- Peak Torque: 510 N·m (376 ft·lb) @ 9,500-10,500 rpm[7]
Applications
References
- "MCT V12". 27 October 2008.
- "Whatever happened to Superleague Formula?". 8 January 2019.
- https://assets.markallengroup.com/article-images/10260/The_beautiful_race.pdf
- "TIL: Football Teams and Race Car Manufacturers Teamed up to Race V12 Cars in Superleague Formula". 9 January 2019.
- "MCT V12". 27 October 2008.
- "Meynard Competition Technologies". 7 July 2014.
- "Engine Overview Technical data". superleagueformula.com. Superleague Formula. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.
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