Advanced Engine Research P32 T V8

AER P32 T V8 Specifications
Layout: 75° V8, twin turbo
Displacement: 3.6 L
Valve configuration: 32 valves, DOHC, chain driven
Horsepower: assumed 650 hp
Torque: unknown
Length: 510.65 mm
Width: 605.7 mm
Height: 588.2 mm
Weight: 114 kgs
ECU: Life Racing F90

Details:  direct fuel injection, can be mounted fully stressed, drive by wire throttle standard, offered in a number of capacity configurations from 3.4 liters to the LMP1 maximum of 4.0 liters. 

Dyson Racing is currently (May '06) utilizing the P32 TA though the Le Mans Endurance Series competitors are up to -TB spec.  The P32 TC could be introduced in time for the Le Mans Test Days.  At this time the direct injection feature has not been implemented though the cylinder heads have been designed from the start anticipating this feature.

The turbo engine is desinated P32 T, but there is also a normally aspirated derivation, the P32 N.  The capcity range for the NA version is 3.4-4.2 liters but the engine is primarily aimed at LMP2 competitors (therefore 3.4 liters).  The P32 N would be able to rev to 15,000+ rpm.

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