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Falconer V 12

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The Falconer V-12 is a V-12 performance racing engine built by Ryan Falconer Racing Engines. The engine was first brought to market in 1990 and has roots in small block Chevrolet engines and is designed for marine and aviation use.

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The engine is built to order and has a range of available configurations in both engine volume and accessories.

Applications

  • Papa 51 Thunder Mustang

    • General characteristics

  • Type: 12 Cylinder Liquid Cooled V Engine
  • Bore: 4.125 in (104.775 mm)
  • Stroke: 3.750 in (95.25 mm)
  • Displacement: 600 in³ (9.8 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)

    • References

    Falconer V-12 Wikipedia
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