The NME XB V8 is a four-stroke, naturally-aspirated, V8 racing engine, designed, developed, and build by British manufacturer Nicholson McLaren, for a variety of different applications and motor racing events, including sports car racing, open-wheel racing, hillclimb events, and time trial events. It has been manufactured since 2003, and is based on the Ford-Cosworth XB Champ Car engine, albeit slightly enlarged, and minus the turbocharger.[5] It was the sole engine used in the short-lived Grand Prix Masters series, and has also been used in various LMP2 cars.
| NME XB V8 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nicholson McLaren |
| Production | 2003–present[1] |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 80° V8[2] |
| Displacement | 2.8–3.5 L (170–210 cu in)[3] |
| Cylinder bore | 85.7–90 mm (3.4–3.5 in) |
| Piston stroke | 60.7–68.7 mm (2.39–2.70 in) |
| Valvetrain | 4-valve valves per cylinder, hydraulic valve lifters, belt-driven double overhead camshaft (DOHC) |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 550–650 hp (410–485 kW)[4] |
| Torque output | 256–320 lb⋅ft (347–434 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 120 kg (265 lb) |
References edit
- ^ "NME XB V8 - Nicholson McLaren".
- ^ "THE HOTTEST SEAT IN MOTORSPORT' Grand Prix Masters launches 2-seater like no other - automobilsport.com". www.automobilsport.com.
- ^ "Lucchini LMP2".
- ^ "One-Off Jaguar X-Type Racer Would Compete In UK's Stillborn SCV8 Series". Carscoops. July 3, 2021.
- ^ "Motorsport Introduction & History - Nicholson McLaren".