Sauer S 2500 UL

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|type=Horizontally opposed piston engine

|manufacturer=Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH

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|national origin=Germany

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|major applications=Experimental Aircraft

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|unit cost=€11,289–€16,998 in 2006

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The Sauer S 2500 UL and Sauer S 2500 ULT are four-stroke aircraft engines for homebuilt aircraft[http://www.sauer-flugmotorenbau.de], Sauer Flugmotorenbau GmbH[http://www.volkselektronik.com/html/s2500ul1.html Old Sauer web page], Old Sauer.

Design and development

The engines are based on the Volkswagen Wasserboxer engine. They are extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. These engines are derived from the certified engines produced by the same manufacturer and used in several motorgliders and light aircraft.

Variants

  • Sauer S 2500 UL
  • Sauer S 2500 ULT

Applications

Specifications (variant)

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|weight= 74-83 kg

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|fuelsystem=Bing carburetor with altitude compensation

|fueltype=min 98 RON

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|coolingsystem=Air-cooled

|power=100hp at 3000 rpm, 126hp at 3000 rpm (turbo)

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|compression=9:1, 8:1 (turbo)

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See also

Sauer engines

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References

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