The P65 is a special purpose-built naturally aspirated DOHC V8 engine, designed, developed and produced by BMW, for sports car racing, between 2009 and 2016. It is based on the BMW S65 engine, used in the BMW M3 (E92) road car.[3][4][5]

BMW P65B44 engine[1]
Overview
ManufacturerBMW M GmbH
Production2009–2016
Layout
ConfigurationNaturally aspirated 90° V8[2]
Displacement4.0 L; 243.9 cu in (3,997 cc)
Cylinder bore92 mm (3.62 in)
Piston stroke75.2 mm (2.96 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminium
Cylinder head materialAluminium
ValvetrainDOHC 4 valves x cyl.
Compression ratio12.0:1
Combustion
Fuel systemMulti-port fuel injection
ManagementBMW Motorsport
Fuel typeGasoline
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output485–500 bhp (362–373 kW; 492–507 PS)
Torque output500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft)

P65B44 edit

The P65 engine is used for motor racing.

Applications:

References edit

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