Mercedes-Benz FO engine

The Mercedes-Benz FO engine series (badged as a Sauber engine in 1993)[5] is a family of naturally-aspirated V8 and V10 racing engines, designed, developed and produced by Mercedes, in partnership and collaboration with Ilmor, for Formula One, and used between 1993 and 2013.[1][4] Over years of development, engine power managed to increase, from 690 @ 15,600 rpm, to later 930 hp @ 19,000 rpm.[6] The customer engines were used by Sauber, McLaren, Brawn Grand Prix, and Force India.

Mercedes-Benz FO engine
Overview
ManufacturerIlmor-Mercedes (1993-2005)
Mercedes (2006-2013)
Production19932013
Layout
Configuration72°-90° V10; 90° V8
Displacement2.4–3.5 L (146.5–213.6 cu in)
Cylinder bore94–98 mm (3.7–3.9 in)[1]
Piston stroke39.8–42.3 mm (1.57–1.67 in)[2]
Combustion
Fuel systemElectronic multi-point indirect fuel injection
Fuel typeGasoline
Cooling systemWater-cooled
Output
Power output690–930 hp (515–694 kW; 700–943 PS)
Torque output220–300 lb⋅ft (298–407 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Length590 mm (23 in)[3]
Width485 mm (19.1 in)
Height472 mm (18.6 in)
Dry weight95–124 kg (209.4–273.4 lb)[4]
Chronology
SuccessorMercedes-Benz V6 turbo-hybrid

List of Formula One engines

Season Name Format Peak power @ rpm
Including hybrid system where applicable
Notes
1993 Sauber LH10 (Ilmor 2175A)[7] 3,496 cc V10 530 kW (710 hp) @ 13,300 rpm Built by Ilmor[8]
1994 Mercedes-Benz 2175B 3,496 cc V10 537–563 kW (720–755 hp) @ 14,000 rpm[9][4]
1995 Mercedes-Benz FO 110 2,997 cc 75° V10 510 kW (690 hp) @ 15,600 rpm[9][10]
1996 Mercedes-Benz FO 110D 540 kW (720 hp) @ 15,700 rpm[10]
1997 Mercedes-Benz FO 110E 550–570 kW (740–760 hp) @ 15,800 rpm[10][11]
1998 Mercedes-Benz FO 110G 2,998 cc 72° V10 580–600 kW (780–800 hp) @ 16,100 rpm[10]
1999 Mercedes-Benz FO 110H 600 kW (810 hp) @ 16,200 rpm[10]
2000 Mercedes-Benz FO 110J 608 kW (815 hp) @ 17,800 rpm[10]
2001 Mercedes-Benz FO 110K 620 kW (830 hp) @ 17,800 rpm[10]
2002 Mercedes-Benz FO 110M 2,998 cc 90° V10 630 kW (845 hp) @ 18,300 rpm[10]
2003 Mercedes-Benz FO 110P 630 kW (850 hp) @ 18,500 rpm[10]
2004 Mercedes-Benz FO 110Q 650 kW (870 hp) @ 18,500 rpm[10]
2005 Mercedes-Benz FO 110R 690 kW (930 hp) @ 19,000 rpm[10]
2006 Mercedes-Benz FO 108S 2,398 cc 90° V8 560 kW (750 hp) @ 19,000 rpm[10]
2007 Mercedes-Benz FO 108T 600 kW (810 hp) @ 19,000 rpm[10]
2008 Mercedes-Benz FO 108V 560–600 kW (750–800 hp) @ 19,000 rpm
2009 Mercedes-Benz FO 108W 560 kW (750 hp) + KERS @ 18,000 rpm
2010 Mercedes-Benz FO 108X 560 kW (750 hp) @ 18,000 rpm
2011 Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y 560 kW (750 hp) + KERS @ 18,000 rpm
2012 Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z 560 kW (750 hp) + KERS @ 18,000 rpm
2013 Mercedes-Benz FO 108F 560 kW (750 hp) + KERS @ 18,000 rpm
Note: All engines built from 2009 onwards had a FIA-mandated 18,000 rpm limit.[12]

Applications

Mercedes-Benz FO engine World Championship results

References

  1. "Mercedes V10 F1 Engine - Picture Thread - F1technical.net". www.f1technical.net.
  2. "High-revving Thrills: Formula 1 Engines at 20,000 RPM!!". October 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  3. "Mercedes F0110 specifications". us.motorsport.com.
  4. "Engine Mercedes • STATS F1".
  5. "Latest Formula 1 Breaking News - Grandprix.com". www.grandprix.com.
  6. Holt, Daniel J. (August 30, 2003). Design of Racing and High-Performance Engines 1998-2003. SAE International. ISBN 9780768095944 via Google Books.
  7. "Engine Sauber • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.
  8. "Ilmor: Bowmen of the Silver Arrows". atlasf1.autosport.com.
  9. "Since 1994: Mercedes-Benz in Formula 1". marsMediaSite. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  10. "Engine Mercedes • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com (in French). Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  11. "McLaren Racing - Heritage - MP4-12". www.mclaren.com.
  12. "2009 Formula One Technical Regulations" (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. 17 March 2009. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
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