Mercedes-Benz IC108 engine

Mercedes-Benz IC108
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

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.

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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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[1] 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.

[2] Magazines, Hearst (8 June 1995). "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.

[3] Bentley, Karen; Gluck, Jeff (4 June 2015). The Unsers. Infobase Learning. ISBN 9781438142678. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.

[4] Magazines, Hearst (8 June 1996). "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 8 November 2021 – via Google Books.

[5] 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.

[6] "1997 Penske PC26 Mercedes Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.

[7] "Penske PC-27 Mercedes-Benz 1998". GTPlanet.

[8] "MARCH 86C : 1987 INDIANAPOLIS 500 WINNER : AL UNSER SR". Pensjeautomall.com. Retrieved 8 November 2021.

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