The Ferrari F136 is a direct-injection, 4,497 cc, V8 engine, with dry sump. Generating 570 horsepower, it is used to drive the Ferrari 458 Spider, Ferrari 430 Scuderia, Alfa-Romeo 8C, and the Maserati GranTurismo and Maserati GranSport cars. It is a very efficient engine in terms of its fuel consumption, power, and emission, delivering absolutely exceptional performance. The engine was produced between 2001 and 2020 and it occupies the mid-rear position on the car chassis in all models it powers. It was replaced by the twin-turbocharged Ferrari F154 V8 engine in later models.
On the Ferrari 458 Italia car, the engine air intakes of the Ferrari F136 are located on the B-pillars of the car. However, on the 458 Spider, they are situated in the rear spoiler, where the gearbox and clutch radiators are all located. A specific mix of intake and exhaust sounds was honed to suit the car open air remit. Thus, intake and exhaust inputs were equalized at between 3,000 and 5,000 rpm, with calibration of 3 - 5 dB, thanks to specifically-developed silencers.
Technical Description
The Ferrari F136 is a direct-injection V8 gasoline engine. Thus, it has 8 cylinders arranged in two rows of four cylinders mounted at 90°, with the two rows of cylinders sharing one flat-plane crankshaft. It has a displacement of 4,497 cc (4.5 L), with a cylinder bore of 94 mm. The F136 has an overhead camshaft, with a valvetrain consisting of 32 valves. The engine is water-cooled, with a dry sump oil system.
Specifications
Type: 90° V8 petrol engine
Displacement: 4.5 L
Power Output: 570 HP
Torque Output: 397-lb
Cooling System: water
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| Above, drawing of the Ferrari F136 engine |