Vanwall straight-four engine
The Vanwall 254 is a four-stroke 2.2–2.5 L (130–150 cu in) DOHC naturally-aspirated straight-four engine, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Vanwall, for the Vanwall Grand Prix series of cars, between 1954 and 1960.[4][5]
Vanwall 254[1][2] | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | ![]() |
Production | 1954–1960 |
Layout | |
Configuration | I4, |
Displacement | 2.2–2.5 L (134–153 cu in; 2,200–2,500 cc) |
Cylinder bore | 86–96 mm (3.4–3.8 in) |
Piston stroke | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | 8-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder |
Combustion | |
Fuel system | Carburetor Fuel injection |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Cooling system | water-cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 210–308 hp (157–230 kW) |
Torque output | 170–215.8 lb⋅ft (230–293 N⋅m)[3] |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | ~ 163 kg (359 lb) |
References
- "Engine Vanwall • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.
- "Specifications of 50 famous racing engines up to 1994 - Page 9 - F1technical.net". www.f1technical.net.
- "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator". spicerparts.com.
- "8W - What? - Vanwall". 8w.forix.com.
- "8W - What? - Vanwall". 8w.forix.com.
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