A thing of beauty

[DesmoDiva]

 

Holy Cow!!!

I wonder how much HP and torque that thing makes.  

[the_Journeyman]

Not sure about the one picture, looks like a 10cyl.  The 14cyl version makes this:

Maximum power:     108,920 hp at 102 rpm
Maximum torque:    5,608,312 lb/ft at 102rpm

After reading further, the 10cyl version makes 77,800HP

From:  http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/

I do believe that's enough torque to pull a wheelie ~

JM

[MendoDave]

Who makes the first one? The one you wanted to put in the R8?

[Monster Dave]

Some Company called The Tognum Group.

The article says:

The MTU's Engine Series 4000 is based on commercial engines which were originally designed for continuous power, then specially optimized to fulfill the requirements of naval vessels. They were picked for their performance in partial-load operation, as well as their low life-cycle costs. For naval applications, the gensets are equipped with shock-proof mounts and encapsulated in acoustic enclosures to reduce noise emissions. GE's accompanying LM2500 gas turbine may be the most frequently used warship propulsion system in the world. MTU has also designed a new maintenance concept, which will include training ships' crews to undertake proper and independent engine maintenance.