Global InformationBMW P60B40 information
| BMW P60B40 engine | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.0 L; 243.9 cu in (3,997 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 94 mm (3.70 in) |
| Piston stroke | 72 mm (2.83 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Management | BMW Motorsport |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 650–700 bhp (485–522 kW; 659–710 PS) (M3 GTR race car; unrestricted)[1] 444–500 bhp (331–373 kW; 450–507 PS) (M3 GTR race car; using 2x 30.4 mm (1.2 in) air intake restrictors)[2][3][4] 380 bhp (283 kW; 385 PS) (M3 GTR Straßen Version) |
| Specific power | 111.1 bhp (82.8 kW; 112.6 PS) |
| Torque output | 380–670 N⋅m (280–494 lb⋅ft) |
The P60B40 is a naturally aspirated DOHC V8 engine, designed, developed and produced by BMW, for sports car racing, between 2001 and 2005.
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