Opel DTM V8 engine
| Opel DTM V8 racing engine[1][2][3] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel Spiess (tuner) |
| Production | 2000-2005 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V-8 |
| Displacement | 4.0 L (244 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 93 mm (3.66 in) |
| Piston stroke | 73 mm (2.87 in) |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Fuel system | Bosch Electronic indirect multi-point fuel injection |
| Management | Bosch |
| Fuel type | Shell (later Aral) racing gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump (Shell Racing oil SR) |
| Output | |
| Power output | 444–574 hp (331–428 kW) |
| Torque output | 376–466 lb⋅ft (510–632 N⋅m) |
The Opel DTM V8 engine family is a series of prototype, four-stroke, 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated DOHC V-8 racing engines, designed, developed and produced by Opel, and specially tuned by German manufacturer Spiess, for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft, between 2000 and 2005.[4]
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References[edit]
- ^ "2002 Opel Astra V8 Coupe Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "2004 Opel Vectra GTS V8 Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Opel Astra V8 Coupé DTM, 2001 [Auta5P ID:11023 EN]". auta5p.eu.
- ^ "Engine reliability with Opel". us.motorsport.com.