| Mercedes-Benz DTM V8 racing engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2000-2018 |
| 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 system | Bosch 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]
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.