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Sauer S 2500

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The Sauer S 2500 is a family of four stroke aircraft engines certified according to JAR 22-H (CS-22 subpart H)

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Design and development

The engine is based on the Wasserboxer, extensively modified for aircraft use and all the parts are custom made. They are certified according to CS-22 subpart H and can therefore be used in motorgliders and light aircraft that are certified as CS-VLA and CS-LSA

Variants

Sauer S 2500-1-DS1
Sauer S 2500-1-TS1
Sauer S 2500-1-HS1
Sauer S 2500-1-FS1
Sauer S 2500 T
A 126 hp (94 kW) turbocharged version no longer available and unknown if it ever was available commercially.

General characteristics

  • Bore: 97mm
  • Stroke: 84mm
  • Displacement: 2483cc
  • Dry weight: 77 kg

    • Components

  • Valvetrain: Single overhead exhaust valve, single overhead inlet valve per cylinder
  • Fuel system: Bing carburetor with altitude compensation
  • Fuel type: min 98 RON
  • Cooling system: Air-cooled

    • Performance

  • Power output: 94hp at 3000 rpm, 100hp at 3200 rpm (S 2500-1-FS1)
  • Compression ratio: 8.8:1

    • References

    Sauer S 2500 Wikipedia
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