Honda V8 F1 engine

Honda V8 F1 engine
Overview
ManufacturerJapan Honda
Production1968, 2006–2008
Layout
Configuration120°-90° V-8
Displacement3.0 L (2,987 cc)
2.4 L (2,395 cc)
2.4 L (2,398 cc)
Cylinder bore88 mm (3.5 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Piston stroke61.4 mm (2.4 in)
40.52 mm (1.6 in)
39.75 mm (1.6 in)
Combustion
Fuel systemTimed fuel injection (1968)
Electronic indirect fuel injection (2006-2008)
Fuel typeBP/Shell (1968)
ENEOS (2006-2008) gasoline
Oil systemdry sump[1]
Cooling systemAir-cooled (1968)
Water-cooled (2006-2008)
Output
Power output430–775 hp (321–578 kW; 436–786 PS)[2][3]
Torque output220–301 lb⋅ft (298–408 N⋅m)[4]
Dimensions
Dry weight95 kg (209.4 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda V10 engine
Honda V12 engine (1968)
SuccessorHonda V6 hybrid Formula One power unit
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Honda has made two variations of a four-stroke, naturally-aspirated, V8 racing engines to compete in Formula One. First, a 3-litre engine in 1968; which had its only competitive outing at the infamous, and ultimately tragic 1968 French Grand Prix, in which driver Jo Schlesser was killed.[5] Second, the 2.4-litre RA8 series engine, which was introduced in 2006, to comply with the new Formula One regulations.[2][6] Honda ultimately had to pull out of Formula One after 2008, due to the global financial crisis. The customer engines were used by both Honda and Super Aguri teams.

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  6. ^ "Honda's F1 engine revealed". 24 November 2013.