Engine Specifications

Type

8-cylinder V naturally aspirated engine with 90 degree bench angle

Capacity

3997 cc

Stroke x bore

94 x 72 mm

Compression

13 : 1

Output

over 400 bhp at approx. 7500 rpm

Torque

approx. 480 Nm at approx. 5500 rpm

Engine Speed

approx. 8500 rpm

Cylinder block

Dual section rigid bedplate construction in aluminum with nikasil coated and exposure-honed liners

Pistons

Forged box pistons

Connecting rods

Highly rigid steel

Cylinder head

Rigid aluminum construction with spherical valve arrangement, four valves per cylinder

Valve operating mechanism

Four upper camshafts, chain drive, mechanical bucket tappets

Intake system

Rotary valve sleeves, air collector made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic with load change optimized swing tubes two air restrictors with a diameter of 30.4 mm

Exhaust system

High-performance header with silencer and side outlet

Fuel system

Single cylinder injection with one injection valve per cylinder, injection pressure approx. 5 bar

Lubrication system

Dry sump with oil tank in luggage compartment

Cooling

Water/air and oil/air cooler

Flywheel

Steel

Fuel

Uniform fuel; premium unleaded