Self-Study Program

lbs-ft Nm
369 500
332 450
295 400
258 350
221 300
184 250
148 200
111 150
74 100
37 50
0
13
Engines
Technical Data –
4.2-Liter V8-5V Gasoline Engine
• Engine code
BHX
• Type
V8 engine with 90-degree V-angle and
five valves per cylinder
• Displacement
254.6 cu in (4172 cm
3
)
• Bore
3.33 in (84.5 mm)
• Stroke
3.66 in (93 mm)
• Compression ratio
11:1
SSP297/072
• Maximum power output
306 bhp (228 kW) @ 6200 rpm
• Maximum torque
302 lbs-ft (410 Nm) @ 3000 – 4000 rpm
• Engine management
Motronic ME 7.1.1
• Firing sequence
1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2
• Fuel type recommendation
Premium unleaded gasoline (91 AKI)
• Camshaft adjustment
Inlet camshaft adjustment
The specified power data is
only possible if 91 AKI fuel is
used. A reduction in power
output must be expected if
lower grade fuel is used.
hp kW
335 250
302 225
268 200
235 175
201 150
168 125
134 100
101 75
67 50
34 25
2000 4000 6000
Speed (rpm)
Output
Torque