Menard V12 engine

{{Short description|Reciprocating internal combustion engine}}

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|manufacturer = Menard

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|production = 2009–2011

|configuration = 60° V12

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|bore = {{cvt|93|mm|in|2|lk=on}}

|stroke = {{cvt|51.5|mm|in|2|lk=on}}

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|valvetrain = DOHC, four-valves per cylinder

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|redline = 12,000 rpm

|fuelsystem = Direct fuel injection

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|oilsystem =Dry sump

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|power = {{cvt|750|hp|kW|0|lk=on}}

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|torque = {{cvt|376|lbft|Nm|0|lk=on}}

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The Menard V12 engine is a V12 racing engine designed, developed, and produced by Menard Competition Technologies (MCT) in partnership and collaboration with Élan Motorsport Technologies. It was specially made for the Panoz DP09 Superleague Formula open-wheel race car.

Engine design

The engine was produced by MCT, and is a naturally aspirated 60° 4.2-liter V12. It was able to produce {{cvt|750|hp|kW|0}} at 11,750 rpm and rev up to 12,000 rpm, with a maximum torque of {{cvt|510|Nm|lbft|0}}.

=Engine details=

  • Number of Cylinders: 12
  • Capacity: {{cvt|4198|cc|cuin|1}}
  • Configuration: 60° Vee
  • Weight: {{cvt|140|kg|lb|1}} Dry
  • Peak power: {{cvt|750|bhp|kW|1}} at 11,750 rpm
  • Maximum RPM: 12,000
  • Peak torque: {{cvt|510|Nm|lbft|1}} at 9,500–10,500 rpm

Applications

References

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