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| EF-Type engine | |
|---|---|
Renault EF4 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Designer | Bernard Dudot François Castaing (base design) |
| Production | 1977–1986 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90°V-6 |
| Displacement | 1.5 L (1,492 cc) 1.5 L (1,494 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 86 mm (3.39 in) 80.1 mm (3.15 in) |
| Piston stroke | 42.8 mm (1.69 in) 49.4 mm (1.94 in) |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1-7.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Garrett orKKK |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Cooling system | Water-cooled |
| Output | |
| Power output | 510–1,320 bhp (380–984 kW; 517–1,338 PS) |
| Torque output | 290–660 lb⋅ft (393–895 N⋅m)[1] |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 179 kg (394.6 lb)[2] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | CH |
| Successor | RS |
TheEF-Type was aTurbocharged 90°V6racingengine developed byRenault Sport. The engine was used byEquipe Renault Elf in Formula One from 1977 to 1985. It was developed byBernard Dudot from the earlier, 2-litre CH-series V6 engine, designed byFrançois Castaing.[3]