Menard V12 engine

The Menard V12 engine is a V12 racing engine designed, developed, and produced by Menard Competition Technologies (MCT) in partnership and collaboration with Élan Motorsport Technologies. It was specially made for the Panoz DP09 Superleague Formula open-wheel race car.^[2][3][4]

Menard MCT V12 engine[1]
Overview
Manufacturer	Menard
Production	2009–2011
Layout
Configuration	60° V12
Displacement	4,198 cc (256.2 cu in)
Cylinder bore	93 mm (3.66 in)
Piston stroke	51.5 mm (2.03 in)
Valvetrain	DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
RPM range
Max. engine speed	12,000 rpm
Combustion
Fuel system	Direct fuel injection
Oil system	Dry sump
Output
Power output	750 hp (559 kW)
Torque output	376 lb⋅ft (510 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weight	140 kg (309 lb)

Engine design

The engine was produced by MCT, and is a naturally aspirated 60° 4.2-liter V12. It was able to produce 750 hp (559 kW) at 11,750 rpm and rev up to 12,000 rpm, with a maximum torque of 510 N⋅m (376 lb⋅ft).^[1][5]

Engine details

• Number of Cylinders: 12
• Capacity: 4,198 cc (256.2 cu in)
• Configuration: 60° Vee
• Weight: 140 kg (308.6 lb) Dry
• Peak power: 750 bhp (559.3 kW) at 11,750 rpm
• Maximum RPM: 12,000
• Peak torque: 510 N⋅m (376.2 lb⋅ft) at 9,500–10,500 rpm^[6]

Applications

• Panoz DP09
• Bloodhound SSC — First-stage engine and fuel pump drive.^[7]