Yamaha F1 engine explained

Yamaha F1 engine
Configuration:75° V8; 70° V12; 72° V10
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Production:1989–1997
Fueltype:Gasoline
Fuelsystem:Electronic fuel injection
Coolingsystem:Water-cooled
Power:[1]
Torque:[2]
Predecessor:Yamaha OX77

Yamaha developed a number of naturally-aspirated racing engines during their time in Formula One; between and . They initially supplied engines for Zakspeed, in 1991 for Brabham, in 1992 for Jordan, from 1993 to 1996 for Tyrrell, and in 1997 for Arrows. These never won a race (Damon Hill nearly did so at the 1997 Hungarian Grand Prix), but drivers including Damon Hill, Ukyo Katayama, Mark Blundell and Mika Salo scored some acceptable results with them. However, their engines were often unreliable and were usually regarded as not very powerful.[3] [4]

Applications

Formula One racing cars

Road cars

Yamaha OX99-11

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Engine Yamaha • STATS F1. statsf1.com. 2021-10-10.
  2. Web site: Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator.
  3. Web site: Engine Yamaha • STATS F1. statsf1.com. 2021-10-10.
  4. Web site: Our Stories:24 Taking on Formula One—the Apex of Auto Racing. Yamaha Motor Co., LTD.. global.yamaha-motor.com. 2021-10-10.