| McLaren M838T engine | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The M838T engine, in a McLaren 12C rolling chassis | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | McLaren & Ricardo PLC |
| Production | 2011-2021 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° flat-plane V8 |
| Displacement | 3,799 cc (232 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 69.9 mm (2.75 in) |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 8500 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | MHI Twin-turbo with intercooler |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Unleaded petrol + Ethanol (both blends may vary) by Esso/Exxon/Mobil Synergy (2011-2016) later BP Ultimate (2017-2020) later Gulf Pro/Endurance Fuels (2021) |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 500–800 PS (493–789 bhp; 368–588 kW) |
| Torque output | 540–720 N⋅m (398–531 lb⋅ft) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 199 kg (439 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | McLaren M840T |
The McLaren M838T engine is a 3.8-litre (3,798.6 cc) 90-degree twin-turbocharged flat-plane V8, designed and developed in collaboration with Ricardo plc.[1]
- ^ "McLaren M838T Engine Claims Victory at International Engine of the Year Awards". McLarenAutomotive.com. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2015.