Mugen MF308

Mugen MF308
Overview
ManufacturerMugen
Production1988–2005
Layout
Configuration90° V8
Displacement2,997 cc (3 L; 183 cu in)
Cylinder bore86 mm (3.39 in)
Piston stroke64.5 mm (2.54 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminium alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminium alloy
Valvetrain32-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC
Combustion
Fuel systemHonda PGM-FI Electronic indirect multi-point port fuel injection
ManagementHonda PGM-IG
Fuel typePetrol
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemSingle water pump
Output
Power output490–500 hp (365–373 kW)
Torque output363 N⋅m (268 lb⋅ft)

The Mugen MF308 is a naturally aspirated, petrol-powered, 3.0 L (180 cu in), V8 racing engine, designed, developed, and built by Mugen Motorsports, for Formula 3000 racing categories, between 1988 and 2005. It produced between 490–500 hp (370–370 kW) over its lifetime. It famously powered Jean Alesi to the 1989 International Formula 3000 Championship, with Eddie Jordan Racing.