Ford-Cosworth HB | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | ![]() |
Designer | Geoff Goddard John Hancock |
Production | 1989–1994 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 75° V8 |
Displacement | 3.5 L (3,498 cc) 3.5 L (3,494 cc) |
Cylinder bore | 94 mm (3.7 in) 96 mm (3.8 in) |
Piston stroke | 63 mm (2.5 in) 60.34 mm (2.4 in) |
Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | No |
Fuel system | Indirect fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 630–730 hp (470–544 kW)[1] |
Torque output | 260–325 lb⋅ft (353–441 N⋅m) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Cosworth DFR |
Successor | Ford-Cosworth EC / ED engine |
The HB is a series of 3.5-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 Formula One racing engines, designed, developed and produced by Cosworth, in partnership with Ford; and used between 1989 and 1994. The customer engines were used by Benetton, Fondmetal, McLaren, Lotus, Minardi, Footwork, Simtek, and Larrousse.[2][3]