Ford-Cosworth HB engine
The HB is a series of 3.5-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 Formula One racing engines, designed, developed and produced by Cosworth, in partnership with Ford; and used between 1989 and 1994. The customer engines were used by Benetton, Fondmetal, McLaren, Lotus, Minardi, Footwork, Simtek, and Larrousse.
| Ford-Cosworth HB | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford-Cosworth |
| Designer | Geoff Goddard John Hancock |
| Production | 1989–1994 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 75° V8 |
| Displacement | 3.5 L (214 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 94–96 mm (3.7–3.8 in) |
| Piston stroke | 60.4–63 mm (2.4–2.5 in) |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | No |
| Fuel system | Direct fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 630–730 hp (470–544 kW) |
| Torque output | 260–325 lb⋅ft (353–441 N⋅m) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Cosworth DFR |
| Successor | Ford-Cosworth EC / ED engine |
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