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General Specifications

Type 90° V-10 Engine
Bore 101.6 mm (4.00 inch)
Stroke 98.6 mm (3.88 inch)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Displacement 8.0 liter (488 Cubic inch)
Brake Horsepower 450 @ 5200 RPM
Torque 490 Lbs. Ft. @ 3700 RPM
Firing Order 1, 10, 9, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, 7, 2
Lubrication Pressure Feed-Full Flow Filtration (Direct Crankshaft Driven Pump)
Cooling System Liquid Cooled-Forced Circulation
Cylinder Block Aluminum Alloy With Pressed-in Iron Sleeves
Approximate Weight 650 lbs.
Crankshaft Forged Steel
Cylinder Head Aluminum Alloy
Connecting Rods Forged Steel
Piston Forged Aluminum Alloy
Compression Pressure 1069 - 1172 kPa (155 - 170 psi)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 25%


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