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General Specifications

Engine Type 90° V-10 OHV
Bore and Stroke 101.6 x 98.6 mm (4.00 x 3.88 inch)
Displacement 8.0L (488 cubic inch)
Compression Ratio 8.4:1
Torque 610 Nm (450 ft. lbs.) @ 2,800 rpm
Firing Order 1-10-9-4-3-6-5-8-7-2
Lubrication Pressure Feed - Full Flow Filtration
Engine Oil Capacity 6.6L (7.0 Quarts) W/filter
Cooling System Liquid Cooled - Forced Circulation
Cooling Capacity 20.5 Liters (21.75 Quarts)
Cylinder Block Cast Iron
Combustion Chambers Wedge-High Swirl
Camshaft Nodular Cast Iron
Pistons Cast Aluminum Alloy
Connecting Rods Forged Steel
Fuel Unleaded


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