Menard V12 engine

Menard MCT V12 engine[1]
Overview
ManufacturerMenard
Production2009–2011
Layout
Configuration60° V12
Displacement4,198 cc (256.2 cu in)
Cylinder bore93 mm (3.66 in)
Piston stroke51.5 mm (2.03 in)
ValvetrainDOHC, four-valves per cylinder
RPM range
Max. engine speed12,000 rpm
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 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

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

  • 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

References

  1. ^ a b "MCT V12". www.racecar-engineering.com. Racecar Engineering. 27 October 2008.
  2. ^ Kanal, Samarth (8 January 2019). "Whatever happened to Superleague Formula?". www.motorsportmagazine.com. Motor Sport.
  3. ^ "The beautiful race" (PDF). Machinery. June 2007. pp. 18–22.
  4. ^ George, Dhruv (9 January 2019). "The Life and Death of Superleague Formula". www.essentiallysports.com.
  5. ^ Foster, Ed (July 2010). "Meynard [sic] Competition Technologies". Motor Sport.
  6. ^ "Engine Overview — Technical data". Superleague Formula. Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  7. ^ Cunningham, Justin (14 July 2009). "V12 engine needed to power SSC fuel pump". www.eurekamagazine.co.uk.