Gibson GL458 engine
| Zytek GL458[1] | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | |
| Production | 2018-present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V8 naturally-aspirated, 90° cylinder angle |
| Displacement | 4,496 cc (274 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 98 mm (3.86 in) |
| Piston stroke | 74.5 mm (2.93 in) |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Electronic indirect multi-point injection |
| Fuel type | Elf LMS 102 RON unleaded Gasoline E10 Ethanol |
| Output | |
| Power output | 600–800 hp (447–597 kW) @ 8,500-9,000 rpm[2][3] |
| Torque output | 410–573 lb⋅ft (556–777 N⋅m) @ 4,500-5,500 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 127 kg (280 lb) |
The Gibson GL458 engine is a 4.5-litre, normally-aspirated, DOHC, V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Gibson for sports car racing, since 2018.
Applications
- Rebellion R13
- Alpine A480
- Vanwall Vandervell 680
- 777 Hypercar[4]
References
- ^ "GL458 (4.5-litre)".
- ^ Lloyd, Daniel. "ByKolles to Retain Gibson LMP1 Engine for Hypercar – Sportscar365". sportscar365.com.
- ^ "Gibson Technology's New GL 458 LMP1 Engine | dailysportscar.com". www.dailysportscar.com.
- ^ "777 hypercar". 777 Hypercar. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
