Mecachrome V8108 GP2 V8

Mecachrome GP2 V8
Mecachrome GP2 V8
Overview
Manufacturer	Mecachrome (under a support from Teos Engineering)
Production	2005–2017
Layout
Configuration	V8, naturally-aspirated, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement	4.0 L (244 cu in)
Cylinder bore	Undisclosed
Cylinder block material	Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head material	Aluminum alloy
Valvetrain	32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Turbocharger	No
Fuel system	Electronic indirect fuel injection
Management	Magneti Marelli Marvel 8 ECU/GCU including data logging system
Fuel type	Elf LMS 101.6 RON unleaded gasoline
Oil system	Dry sump
Output
Power output	612 hp (456 kW)
Torque output	500 N⋅m (369 ft⋅lbf)
Dimensions
Dry weight	326 lb (148 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Mecachrome 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

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