Menard V12 engine
| Menard MCT V12 engine[1] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Menard |
| Production | 2009–2011 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 60° V12 |
| Displacement | 4,198 cc (256.2 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 51.5 mm (2.03 in) |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 12,000 rpm |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Direct fuel injection |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 750 hp (559 kW) |
| Torque output | 376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 140 kg (309 lb) |
The Menard V12 engine is a V12 racing engine designed, developed, and produced by Menard Competition Technologies (MCT) in partnership and collaboration with Élan Motorsport Technologies. It was specially made for the Panoz DP09 Superleague Formula open-wheel race car.[2][3][4]
Engine design
[edit]The engine was produced by MCT, and is a naturally aspirated 60° 4.2-liter V12. It was able to produce 750 hp (559 kW) at 11,750 rpm and rev up to 12,000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft).[1][5]
Engine details
[edit]- Number of Cylinders: 12
- Capacity: 4,198 cc (256.2 cu in)
- Configuration: 60° Vee
- Weight: 140 kg (308.6 lb) Dry
- Peak power: 750 bhp (559.3 kW) at 11,750 rpm
- Maximum RPM: 12,000
- Peak torque: 510 N⋅m (376.2 lb⋅ft) at 9,500–10,500 rpm[6]
Applications
[edit]- Panoz DP09
- Bloodhound SSC — First-stage engine and fuel pump drive.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "MCT V12". www.racecar-engineering.com. Racecar Engineering. 27 October 2008.
- ^ Kanal, Samarth (8 January 2019). "Whatever happened to Superleague Formula?". www.motorsportmagazine.com. Motor Sport.
- ^ "The beautiful race" (PDF). Machinery. June 2007. pp. 18–22.
- ^ George, Dhruv (9 January 2019). "The Life and Death of Superleague Formula". www.essentiallysports.com.
- ^ Foster, Ed (July 2010). "Meynard Competition Technologies". Motor Sport.
- ^ "Engine Overview — Technical data". Superleague Formula. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
- ^ Cunningham, Justin (14 July 2009). "V12 engine needed to power SSC fuel pump". www.eurekamagazine.co.uk.
External links
[edit]- "Panoz DP09 Superleague". www.racecar-engineering.com. Racecar Engineering. 11 December 2007.
- Hutchins, LJ (24 January 2010). "Superleague's engine manufacturer wins industry award". www.britsonpole.com.