Honda V10 engine | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Honda (1989-1990, 2000-2005) Mugen (1992-2000) |
Designer | Osamu Goto (Chief designer) (1989-1990) |
Production | 1989–1990, 2000–2005 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 72°-80°-90° V10 |
Displacement | 3.5 L (3,496 cc) 3.5 L (3,493 cc) 3.0 L (2,994 cc) |
Cylinder bore | 89 mm (3.5 in) (72°) 92 mm (3.6 in) 95 mm (3.7 in) (80°) 97 mm (3.8 in) (90°) |
Piston stroke | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) 52.55 mm (2.1 in) 42.24 mm (1.7 in) 40.52 mm (1.6 in) |
Combustion | |
Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Cooling system | Water-cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 675–1,000 hp (503–746 kW; 684–1,014 PS) |
Torque output | 265–315 lb⋅ft (359–427 N⋅m) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 89–160 kg (196.2–352.7 lb)[1] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Honda RA16 engine |
Successor | Honda V8 F1 engine Honda V12 engine (1991) |
The RA series of 3.5-litre and 3.0-litre, naturally-aspirated, V10 racing engines were made by Honda to compete in Formula One racing; between 1989 and 1990, and then again between 2000 and 2005.[2] Between 1992 and 2000, the engines were also made by Mugen Honda.[3] The customer engines were used by McLaren, Arrows, Lotus, Ligier, Tyrrell, Prost, and Jordan.[4][5][6]