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τ-engine Tau engine | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Production | 2008–2021 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.6 L (4,627 cc) 5.0 L (5,038 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 92 mm (3.62 in) 96 mm (3.78 in) |
| Piston stroke | 87 mm (3.43 in) |
| Cylinder block material | High pressure die cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. with D-CVVT |
| Compression ratio | 10.4:1, 11.5:1, 11.8:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Multi-port fuel injection Direct injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 366–435 PS (269–320 kW; 361–429 hp) |
| Torque output | 44.8–53 kg⋅m (439–520 N⋅m; 324–383 lbf⋅ft) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Omega |
The Tau τ is a family of gasoline V8 engines produced by the Hyundai Motor Company. It replaced the Omega engine line.