BRM V8 engine
The British Racing Motors V8 was a four-stroke, naturally aspirated, 1.5 L (92 cu in), V-8 racing engine, designed, developed and built by British Racing Motors (BRM) to compete in Formula One racing (although an enlarged 2.0 L (120 cu in) version was used for sports car racing. It was built between 1962 and 1967, and came in two version; the P56, and the P60.
| BRM P56 BRM P60 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | British Racing Motors |
| Production | 1962–1967 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 1.5–2.0 L (92–122 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 68.5 mm (2.70 in) |
| Piston stroke | 50.8 mm (2.00 in) |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 188–220 hp (140–164 kW) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 264 lb (120 kg) |
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