The Zytek ZRS03 engine is a 3.4-litre normally-aspirated V8

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, developed and produced by

Zytek Gibson Technology is an automotive and motorsport company based at Repton, Derbyshire, England. It was founded by Bill Gibson as "Zytek Engineering" in 1981. In 1981 Gibson founded the "Zytech Group" with two main divisions: Zytek Automotive, ...

for Formula V8 3.5, a series 1st-tier division for

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. The ZRS03's rev-limit to 9,500 rpm and produces its power output about and torque about . The ZRS03 was introduced on 24 August 2011. The ZRS03 engine running on

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LMS 102 RON fuel.

Debut

The Zytek-Renault ZRS03's race debut was at the

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on 5–6 May 2012.

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won the inaugural pole and

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and

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won the first race with the ZRS03 engine. Starting from 2012 season, the Formula Renault 3.5 Series adopted a new engine; a 3.4 litre V8 engine producing 530 BHP at 9,250 rpm, and 330 lb-ft (440 N.m.) of torque at 7,250 rpm, developed by

. The cars have 50 more horsepower than previous season's 3.5 litre V6 Nissan VQ35 unit; which produced 480 bhp, and had a rev limit of 8,500 rpm. and lost 15 kg (33 pounds) of weight.

Applications

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References

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External links

Zytek ZRS03 Technical SpecificationsWorld Series by Renault official website
Engines by model Zytek engines Renault engines Renault Sport Series Formula Renault 3.5 series V8 engines