Mercedes-Benz DTM V8 engine

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Mercedes-Benz DTM V8 racing engine
Overview
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz
Production2000-2018
Layout
Configuration Naturally aspirated 90° V-8
Displacement 4.0  L (244  cu in)
Valvetrain 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Turbocharger No
Fuel systemBosch Electronic indirect multi-point fuel injection
Management Bosch
Fuel type Aral Ultimate 102 RON racing gasoline
Oil system Dry sump (Mobil 1; later Petronas Syntium 7000 oil)
Output
Power output 460–580  hp (343–433  kW) [1]
Torque output 360–413  lb⋅ft (488–560  N⋅m)

The Mercedes-Benz DTM V8 engine is a prototype, four-stroke, 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated V-8 racing engines, developed and produced by Mercedes-Benz for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters, between 2000 and 2018. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

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Engine

The Mercedes-Benz DTM V8 engine is a 4,000  cc (4.0  L ; 244.1  cu in ), naturally-aspirated, V8 engine, with a power output of between 476–500  hp (355–373  kW ; 483–507  PS ) and a maximum torque 490–500  N⋅m (361–369  lbf⋅ft ). It is a 90-degree V8 engine with four-valves per cylinder, uses indirect fuel injection, and has 2 x 28 mm air restrictors due to regulations.

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