Gibson GL458 engine

Last updated
Zytek GL458 [1]
Gibson Technology GL458.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gibson
Production2018-present
Layout
Configuration V8 naturally-aspirated, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement 4,496  cc (274  cu in)
Cylinder bore 98  mm (3.86  in)
Piston stroke 74.5  mm (2.93  in)
Valvetrain DOHC
Combustion
Fuel systemElectronic indirect multi-point injection
Fuel type Elf LMS 102 RON unleaded Gasoline
E10 Ethanol
Output
Power output 600–800  hp (447–597  kW) @ 8,500-9,000 rpm [2] [3]
Torque output 410–573  lb⋅ft (556–777  N⋅m) @ 4,500-5,500 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weight 127  kg (280  lb)

The Gibson GL458 engine is a 4.5-litre, normally-aspirated, DOHC, V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Gibson for sports car racing, since 2018.

References

  1. "GL458 (4.5-litre)".
  2. Lloyd, Daniel. "ByKolles to Retain Gibson LMP1 Engine for Hypercar – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com.
  3. "Gibson Technology's New GL 458 LMP1 Engine | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.