Cosworth KF engine
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
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The Cosworth-Opel KF engine is a production-based, four-stroke, 2.5-liter, naturally aspirated, V-6 high-revving racing engine, originally designed, developed and produced by Opel, in collaboration with Cosworth, for the DTM and later ITC, between 1993 and 1996.[5] The engines were tuned by Cosworth, and were based on the Isuzu 6VD1 (1996) 75° production engine, as used in the Opel Monterey, Opel Frontera Limited, Trooper, Rodeo, and Amigo.[6]
| Cosworth-Opel KF engine[1] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Cosworth-Opel |
| Production | 1993-1996[2] |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 54°-75° V-6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L (153 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Piston stroke | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve, DOHC, four valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 450–540 hp (336–403 kW) @ 11,650-12500 rpm |
| Torque output | 220 lb⋅ft (298 N⋅m) @ 9000 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 450 mm (18 in)[3] |
| Dry weight | 85–89 kg (187–196 lb)[4] |
It is also used in the Gould GR51 open-wheel race car of the Hillclimb and Sprint Association (HSA) British Sprint Championship, since 2000.
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