Honda HR28TT engine

Honda HR28TT engine
Overview
ManufacturerHonda Performance Development
Production2011–2014
Layout
ConfigurationV6, twin-turbocharged, 60° cylinder angle
Displacement2.8 L (2,799 cc)
Cylinder block materialAluminium
Cylinder head materialAluminium
Valvetrain24-valve (four-valves per cylinder), SOHC
Combustion
Fuel systemGasoline direct injection
Fuel typeIMSA: VP MS100 E10, 100-octane gasoline + 10% ethanol
WEC: Elf LM24 E10, 101-octane gasoline + 10% ethanol
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemmechanically water cooled
Output
Power output450 hp (336 kW; 456 PS)–500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS)
Torque output519 N⋅m (383 lb⋅ft)–550 N⋅m (406 lb⋅ft)
Dimensions
Dry weight170 kg (375 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHPD LM-V8
SuccessorHonda HR35TT

The Honda HR28TT engine is a twin-turbocharged, four-stroke, 2.8-liter, V6 racing engine, designed and produced by Honda Performance Development (HPD) for use in multiple Le Mans Prototype race cars, from 2011 to 2014.

Overview

The HR28TT was introduced in 2011, following the new cost-capped regulations for the LMP2 class.[1] It is derived from the production J35 family of engines found numerous Honda/Acura production vehicles, using 400 production engine parts, including the engine block and heads, crankshaft, direct-injection fuel system, valve train components, drive-by-wire hardware.[2] The engine also has turbo fresh air valve system, which eliminates turbo lag and provides improved reliability and performance.[3]

Applications

References

  1. ^ "Honda Engineering Team Honored". hondaracing-us.honda.com. January 11, 2013. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
  2. ^ "HPD ARX-04b LMP2 Coupe Unveiled". Performance Racing Industry. April 10, 2014. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
  3. ^ "ESM Purchases Pair of HPD ARX-04b Coupes for 2015". Sportscar365. May 3, 2014. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved January 13, 2026.