Honda V8 F1 engine
| Honda V8 F1 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | 1968, 2006–2008 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 120°-90° V-8 |
| Displacement | 3.0 L (2,987 cc) 2.4 L (2,395 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 88 mm (3.5 in) 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Piston stroke | 61.4 mm (2.4 in) 40.52 mm (1.6 in) |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Timed fuel injection (1968) Electronic indirect fuel injection (2006-2008) |
| Fuel type | BP/Shell (1968) ENEOS (2006-2008) gasoline |
| Oil system | dry sump |
| Cooling system | Air-cooled (1968) Water-cooled (2006-2008) |
| Output | |
| Power output | 430–775 hp (321–578 kW; 436–786 PS) |
| Torque output | 220–301 lb⋅ft (298–408 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 95 kg (209.4 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda V10 engine Honda V12 engine (1968) |
| Successor | Honda V6 hybrid Formula One power unit |
Honda has made two variations of a four-stroke, naturally-aspirated, V8 racing engines to compete in Formula One. First, a 3-litre engine in 1968; which had its only competitive outing at the infamous, and ultimately tragic 1968 French Grand Prix, in which driver Jo Schlesser was killed. Second, the 2.4-litre RA8 series engine, which was introduced in 2006, to comply with the new Formula One regulations. Honda ultimately had to pull out of Formula One after 2008, due to the 2008 financial crisis. The customer engines were used by both Honda and Super Aguri teams.