Menard V12 engine

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Menard MCT V12 engine[1]
Overview
ManufacturerMenard
Production2009–2011
Layout
Configuration60° V12
Displacement4.2 L (256 cu in)
Cylinder bore93 mm (4 in)
Piston stroke51.5 mm (2 in)
Valvetrain48-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Fuel systemDirect fuel injection
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output750 hp (559 kW)
Torque output376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weight140 kg (309 lb)

The Menard V12 engine is a naturally-aspirated, V-12 racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Menard Competition Technologies (MCT), in partnership and collaboration with Élan Motorsport Technologies, and specially made for the Panoz DP09 Superleague Formula open-wheel race car.[2][3][4]

Engine design[edit]

The engine itself was made by Menard Competition Technologies, and is a 60-degree, 4.2-liter, N/A V12 engine; able to produce 750 hp at 11,750 rpm and rev up to 12,000 rpm, with a max torque of 510 Nm.[5][6]

Engine details[edit]

  • No of Cylinders: 12
  • Capacity: 4.2 litres
  • Configuration: 60-degree V formation
  • Weight: 140 kg (308 lb) Dry
  • Peak Power: 750 bhp (560 kW) @ 11,750 rpm
  • Maximum RPM: 12,000
  • Peak Torque: 510 N·m (376 ft·lb) @ 9,500-10,500 rpm[7]

Applications[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "MCT V12". 27 October 2008.
  2. ^ "Whatever happened to Superleague Formula?". 8 January 2019.
  3. ^ https://assets.markallengroup.com/article-images/10260/The_beautiful_race.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  4. ^ "TIL: Football Teams and Race Car Manufacturers Teamed up to Race V12 Cars in Superleague Formula". 9 January 2019.
  5. ^ "MCT V12". 27 October 2008.
  6. ^ "Meynard Competition Technologies". 7 July 2014.
  7. ^ "Engine Overview Technical data". superleagueformula.com. Superleague Formula. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 28 June 2009.