BMW P60B40
The P60B40 is a naturally aspirated DOHC V8 engine.
| BMW P60B40 Engine | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW M GmbH |
| Production | 2001–2005 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | Naturally aspirated 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 4.0 L; 243.9 cu in (3,997 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 94 mm (3.70 in) |
| Piston stroke | 72 mm (2.83 in) |
| Block material | Aluminium |
| Head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves x cyl. |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Multi-port fuel injection |
| Management | BMW Motorsport |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 444 bhp (331 kW; 450 PS) |
| Specific power | 111.1 bhp (82.8 kW; 112.6 PS) |
| Torque output | 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) |
Usage
M3 GTR
The P60B40 was the powertrain for the BMW E46 M3 GTR from 2001 to 2005. The BMW M3 GTR competed in the GT2 Class of the American Le Mans Series in 2001. There was opposition to the car being allowed to race, rivals stated that the car was a prototype as a road going version was not available to buy. As a result of the complaints, the regulations were modified for the 2001 Le Mans 24-hour race (and the American Le Mans Series), stating that a car had to be for sale on two continents within twelve months of the rules being issued. BMW complied (leading to the M3 GTR Road Version), however, the ALMS rules were modified again in 2002 to state that there must a be a minimum of 100 cars and 1,000 engines built in order for a car to compete without penalties. BMW made the decision to pull the car rather than meet the requirements or race with the penalties, ending production of the E46 M3 GTR and the P60B40 along with it.
M3 GTR Road Version
In order for the M3 GTR race car to compete in the American Le Mans Series, BMW produced 6 examples of the "M3 GTR Straßen Version" road car in 2001.[1] As per the race M3 GTR, the roadgoing Version was powered by the BMW P60B40 4.0 L V8 engine.
Specifications
4-Stroke, Located Front, Longitudinally-mounted
Power: 444 bhp (331 kW; 450 PS) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque: 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) @ 5,500 rpm
5 Main bearings, Flat-plane crank shaft
Firing order: 1-8-3-6-4-5-2-7
References
- "BMW M3 GTR Strassen Version". www.ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
External links
- Image - Engine Display - P60B40 on display at the BMW Museum
- Article Ultimatecarpage - P65 powered E92 GTR
