Falconer V-12
| Falconer V-12 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Liquid-cooled high performance V-12 piston engine |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Ryan Falconer Racing Engines |
| Major applications | Papa 51 Thunder Mustang |
The Falconer V-12 is an American V-12 performance racing engine engineered and built by American Ryan Falconer Racing Engines. The engine was first brought to market in 1990, and has roots in small block Chevrolet engines, and is available in multiple configurations for a variety of applications primarily designed for high performance purposes for automotive, custom, racing, marine and aviation use.[1]
The engine is built to order and has a range of available configurations in both engine volume and accessories.
Applications
[edit]Specifications (Falconer V-12)
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General characteristics
- Type: 12 Cylinder Liquid Cooled V Engine
- Bore: 4.125 in (104.775 mm)
- Stroke: 3.750 in (95.25 mm)
- Displacement: 601.4 in3 (9.855 L)
- Length: 55.5 in (1409.7 mm)
- Width: 24.25 in (615.95 mm)
- Dry weight: 500 lb (226.8 kg)
Components
- Valvetrain: Cam-in-block operating pushrods
- Supercharger: Two Superchargers (Optional)
- Turbocharger: Four Turbochargers (Optional)
- Fuel system: MoTeC Fuel Injection
- Fuel type: 100 LL Avgas
- Oil system: Dry Sump
- Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Performance
- Power output: 640 hp (477 kW) at 4500 rpm
- Specific power: 1.06 hp/in3 (48.67 kW/L)
- Compression ratio: 10.9:1
- Power-to-weight ratio: 1.28 hp/lb (2.10 kW/kg)