The Cosworth-Opel KF engine is a production-based, high-revving, prototype, four-stroke, 2.5-liter, naturally aspirated, V-6 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] | |
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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] |
Applications
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