Mugen MF308[1] | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Mugen |
Production | 1988–2005 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 90° V8 |
Displacement | 2,997 cc (3 L; 183 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 86 mm (3.39 in) |
Piston stroke | 64.5 mm (2.54 in) |
Cylinder block material | Aluminium alloy |
Cylinder head material | Aluminium alloy |
Valvetrain | 32-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC |
Combustion | |
Fuel system | Honda PGM-FI Electronic indirect multi-point port fuel injection |
Management | Honda PGM-IG |
Fuel type | Petrol |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Cooling system | Single water pump |
Output | |
Power output | 490–500 hp (365–373 kW) |
Torque output | 363 N⋅m (268 lb⋅ft) |
The Mugen MF308 is a naturally aspirated, petrol-powered, 3.0 L (180 cu in), V8 racing engine, designed, developed, and built by Mugen Motorsports, for Formula 3000 racing categories, between 1988 and 2005. It produced between 490–500 hp (370–370 kW) over its lifetime. It famously powered Jean Alesi to the 1989 International Formula 3000 Championship, with Eddie Jordan Racing.[2]