Mecachrome V8108 GP2 V8

Mecachrome GP2 V8
Overview
ManufacturerFrance Mecachrome (under a support from Teos Engineering)[1]
Production2005–2017
Layout
ConfigurationV8, naturally-aspirated, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement4.0 L (244 cu in)
Cylinder boreUndisclosed
Cylinder block materialAluminum alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminum alloy
Valvetrain32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
TurbochargerNo
Fuel systemElectronic indirect fuel injection
ManagementMagneti Marelli Marvel 8 ECU/GCU including data logging system
Fuel typeElf LMS 101.6 RON unleaded gasoline
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output612 hp (456 kW)
Torque output500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf)
Dimensions
Dry weight326 lb (148 kg)
Chronology
SuccessorMecachrome V634

The Mecachrome GP2 V8 (also known as Mecachrome V8108) engine is a 4.0-litre, naturally-aspirated, V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Mecachrome for the GP2 Series (2005–2016), and later the FIA Formula 2 Championship (2017). Mecachrome GP2 V8 was the sole FIA Formula 2 Championship engine manufactured from 2005 to 2017, before being replaced by the Mecachrome Formula 2 V6 for the following season.[2] The Mecachrome GP2 V8 was built in late-2002 and later completed and assembled at Mecachrome, power assembly plant in Aubigny-sur-Nère, France in late 2004. The Mecachrome GP2 V8 was the sole engine allowed in the GP2 series at the time.

Between 2005–2010, Mecachrome engines were badged as "Renault".

Statistics

GP2 Series
First entry Last entry Races entered Chassis CC DC Race victories Podiums Points Pole positions Fastest laps
2005 Imola GP2 Series round 2016 Yas Marina GP2 Series round GP2/05
GP2/08
GP2/11
FIA Formula 2 Championship
2017 Sakhir Formula 2 round 2017 Yas Island Formula 2 round 22 GP2/11 1 1 22 11 22

Applications

References

  1. ^ "TEOS POWERTRAIN ENGINEERING - GP2 Powertrain".
  2. ^ Khorounzhiy, Valentin (16 December 2016). "GP2 aiming for V6 switch, but not wider tyres for 2018 car". Motorsport.com. Motorsport.com. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
  3. ^ "Dallara GP2/08". 8 December 2007.