Weslake V8 engine

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf engine
gptkbp:application sports cars
gptkbp:bore 3.5 in
gptkbp:compressionRatio 10.5:1
gptkbp:coolingSystem water-cooled
efficient cooling system
gptkbp:displacement 3.5 L
gptkbp:drivetrain DOHC
gptkbp:engine aluminum
V engine
hand-built
innovative engineering solutions
distinctive roar
aerodynamic design features
British_engineering
gptkbp:engineConfiguration electronic fuel injection
gptkbp:engineType naturally aspirated
dual overhead camshaft
gptkbp:exhaustSystem dual carburetors
tuned exhaust
gptkbp:fuel_capacity dry sump
gptkbp:fuelType petrol
high-performance
gptkbp:hasArea extensively tested
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Weslake V8 engine
gptkbp:introduced 1960s
gptkbp:is_used_in racing cars
gptkbp:manufacturer Weslake Engineering
gptkbp:market_segment luxury sports cars
gptkbp:notable_feature high RPM capability
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Lotus
gptkbp:performance high performance
gptkbp:performances long-lasting
high reliability
detailed specifications available
track-ready performance
popular in motorsport circles
gptkbp:powerOutput 400 hp
gptkbp:productionYears 1960s to 1980s
gptkbp:purpose motorsport
gptkbp:racingSeries Formula 1
gptkbp:related_to Weslake 4.5 L V8
gptkbp:setting gptkb:V8
gptkbp:stroke 3.0 in
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Weslake_V10_engine
gptkbp:torque 400 lb-ft
gptkbp:tuning high
custom tuning available
various tuning kits available
active tuning community
gptkbp:updates aftermarket modifications available
gptkbp:weight 400 lbs