Engine

Configuration

W-engine

Cylinders
 16
Valves per cylinder
 4
Swept volume (cm3)
8004 (8.0 litres)
Bore and Stroke (mm)
84.0 x 90.3
Engine dimensions
643mm length x 690mm width x 715mm depth
Maximum power output
623 bhp (630 PS, 463kW) at 6000 rpm
Maximum torque
  561 lb.ft (760 Nm) at 4000 rpm

16 cylinder aluminium alloy Engine

with our chain-driven overhead adjustable camshaftsUse of variable valve timing results in a very smooth, flat torque curve, where 85% of maximum torque is available from as low as 1500 rpm.
The engine structure is two blocks of eight cylinders,
set at 72 degrees to each other and
16 cylinder aluminium alloy engine
with four chain-driven
overhead adjustable camshafts

Use of variable valve timing results in a very smooth, flat
torque curve, where
85% of maximum torque is available from as low as 1500 rpm.
The engine structure is
two blocks of eight cylinders, set at 72 degrees to each other
and sharing a common crankshaft.
Each block has two rows of four staggered
cylinders set at an angle of 15 degrees to each other.
This engine structure provides a high cylinder capacity and performance
in an engine which is exceptionally stable and extremely compact.

The W16 is coupled to a five-speed transmission and the rear axle
differential is integrated as part of the engine oil sump.

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