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Specifications
BMW P60B40, V8 (90o) cyl, 4 stroke, petrol engine
Introduced in 2000
3997cc
Dimensions
Cylinders arrangement: V8 (90o)
Strokes: 4
Bore x Stroke: 94.0 x 72.0 mm
Capacity: 3997 cc
Compression ratio: 12.0:1
Construction materials
aluminium alloy block 210 mm deck height
cylinder head: aluminium alloy
forged steel flat plane crank shaft crankshaft with 5 main bearings
steel connecting rod
Cylinder-head
crossflow design
DOHC
4 valves per cylinder - 32 valves total
Aspiration
natural with BMW Motorsport engine-control system and multipoint electronic port fuel injection
Ignition
ECU, BMW Motorsport engine-control system
Firing order, 1-8-3-6-4-5-2-7
Cylinder numbering is 1 through 4 on passenger (right) side and 5 through 8 on driver (left) side. numbers 1 and 5 are at the front, 4 and 8 are at the rear.
Cooling and lubrication
water cooled
dry sump
Torque values
Models used and Output
| Year | Model | Induction | Compression ratio | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | BMW E46 M3 GTR | MPFI | 12.0:1 | 444 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 480 Nm / 354 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
| 2002 | Spyker C8 Double 12R | MPFI | 12.0:1 | 358 kw / 480 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 480 Nm / 354 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm |
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