Mercedes-Benz IC108 engine
The Mercedes-Benz IC108 engine is a powerful, turbocharged, 3.43-liter, Indy car racing V-8 engine, specially designed, developed, and built by Ilmor, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, to compete in the CART series; between 1995 and 2000.
| Mercedes-Benz IC108 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ilmor-Mercedes |
| Production | 1995-2000 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 72° V-8 |
| Displacement | 2.65–3.43 L (161.7–209.3 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Piston stroke | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| Block material | Aluminum |
| Head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve to 32-valve, OHV, two-valves per cylinder to four-valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Garrett single-turbo |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Methanol |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid cooling |
| Output | |
| Power output | 800–1,000 hp (597–746 kW) |
| Torque output | 345–540 lb⋅ft (468–732 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 123 kg (271 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz 500I engine |
Applications
- Penske PC-23
- Penske PC-24[1][2][3]
- Penske PC-25[4][5]
- Penske PC-26[6]
- Penske PC-27[7][8]
- Reynard 94I
- Reynard 95I
- Reynard 96I
- Reynard 97i
- Reynard 98i
- Reynard 99i
- Reynard 2KI
- Lola T95/00
- Lola T96/00
- Lola B99/00
- Lola B2K/00
References
- Bennett, Nigel (15 October 2013). Inspired to Design: – F1 cars, Indycars & racing tyres: the autobiography of Nigel Bennett. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781845845360. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.
- Magazines, Hearst (8 June 1995). "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.
- Bentley, Karen; Gluck, Jeff (4 June 2015). The Unsers. Infobase Learning. ISBN 9781438142678. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.
- Magazines, Hearst (8 June 1996). "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.
- Bennett, Nigel (15 October 2013). Inspired to Design: – F1 cars, Indycars & racing tyres: the autobiography of Nigel Bennett. Veloce Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781845845360. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.
- "1997 Penske PC26 Mercedes Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- "Penske PC-27 Mercedes-Benz 1998". GTPlanet.
- "MARCH 86C : 1987 INDIANAPOLIS 500 WINNER : AL UNSER SR". Pensjeautomall.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
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