P60B40
Encyclopedia
The P60B40 is the V8 Powerplant of the E46 BMW GTR. The race engine config in the ALMS GTR produced 444-470HP.
E46 M3 GTR, which mopped up the GT2 class in last year's American Le Mans Series
. Regulations for the 2001 Le Mans 24-hour race (and the American Le Mans Series
) stated that a car had to be for sale on two continents within twelve months of the rules being issued. Hence, when BMW needed more thrust for its ALMS
M3
racer to compete with Porsche
, it interpreted the rules to the letter. Out went the M3's six-cylinder engine, to be replaced with a V-8 racing engine that had the muscle to beat the Porsches.
An evolution of this engine powers the new E92 GTR. The E92 P65 has a 92mm bore and 75mm stroke.
Usage
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E46 M3 GTR, which mopped up the GT2 class in last year's American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
. Regulations for the 2001 Le Mans 24-hour race (and the American Le Mans Series
American Le Mans Series
The American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patrón is a sports car racing series based in the United States and Canada. It consists of a series of endurance and sprint races, and was created in the spirit of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Teams compete in one of five classes: LMP1, LMP2 and LMPC...
) stated that a car had to be for sale on two continents within twelve months of the rules being issued. Hence, when BMW needed more thrust for its ALMS
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M3
M3
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racer to compete with Porsche
Porsche
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, usually shortened to Porsche SE a Societas Europaea or European Public Company, is a German based holding company with investments in the automotive industry....
, it interpreted the rules to the letter. Out went the M3's six-cylinder engine, to be replaced with a V-8 racing engine that had the muscle to beat the Porsches.
An evolution of this engine powers the new E92 GTR. The E92 P65 has a 92mm bore and 75mm stroke.
External links
- Image - Engine Display - P60B40 on display at the BMW Museum
- 7ExtremeMotorsports - 7ExtremeMotorsports GTR discussion
- Article Ultimatecarpage - P65 powered E92 GTR
