Honda V10 engine
| Honda V10 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda (1989-1990, 2000-2005) Mugen (1992-2000) |
| Designer | Osamu Goto (Chief designer) (1989-1990) |
| Production | 1989–1990, 2000–2005 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 72°-80°-90° V10 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L (3,496 cc) 3.5 L (3,493 cc) 3.0 L (2,994 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 89 mm (3.5 in) (72°) 92 mm (3.6 in) 95 mm (3.7 in) (80°) 97 mm (3.8 in) (90°) |
| Piston stroke | 56.2 mm (2.2 in) 52.55 mm (2.1 in) 42.24 mm (1.7 in) 40.52 mm (1.6 in) |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 675–1,000 hp (503–746 kW; 684–1,014 PS) |
| Torque output | 265–315 lb⋅ft (359–427 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 89–160 kg (196.2–352.7 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda RA16 engine Honda V12 engine |
| Successor | Honda V8 F1 engine |
The RA series of 3.5-litre and 3.0-litre, naturally-aspirated, V10 racing engines were made by Honda to compete in Formula One racing; between 1989 and 1990, and then again between 2000 and 2005. Between 1992 and 2000, the engines were also made by Mugen Honda. The customer engines were used by McLaren, Arrows, Lotus, Ligier, Tyrrell, Prost, and Jordan.