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Reciprocating internal combustion engine
Vanwall 254
Overview
ManufacturerUnited Kingdom Vanwall
Production1954–1960
Layout
ConfigurationI4,
Displacement2.2–2.5 L (134–153 cu in; 2,200–2,500 cc)
Cylinder bore86–96 mm (3.4–3.8 in)
Piston stroke86 mm (3.4 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminum
Cylinder head materialAluminum
Valvetrain8-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Fuel systemCarburetor
Fuel injection
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemwater-cooled
Output
Power output210–308 hp (157–230 kW)
Torque output170–215.8 lb⋅ft (230–293 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weight~ 163 kg (359 lb)

The Vanwall 254 is a four-stroke 2.2–2.5 L (130–150 cu in) DOHC naturally-aspirated straight-four engine, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Vanwall, for the Vanwall Grand Prix series of cars, between 1954 and 1960.

References

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  2. "Specifications of 50 famous racing engines up to 1994 - Page 9 - F1technical.net". www.f1technical.net.
  3. "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator". spicerparts.com.
  4. "8W - What? - Vanwall". 8w.forix.com.
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