Cosworth

Duty cycle type

4 stroke reciprocating piston, normally aspirated

Configuration

8 cylinders in banked V configuration with an angle of 90 degrees

Construction

Cast aluminium alloy cylinder block and head, forged aluminium pistons, steel crankshaft

Capacity

2,400cc

Valves

32 with pneumatic valve springs

Maximum speed

limited to 18,000rpm

Timing

Double overhead cams driven via compliant gear from crankshaft

Mass

In excess of 95kg

Power output

In excess of 300bhp per litre

Cylinder bore

Less than 98mm

Fuelling

8 injectors supplied by a pressurized system at 100bar

Ignition

8 ignition coils each driving single spark plug

Lubrication

Dry sump