Ferrari F116/F133 engine explained

F116, F133
Manufacturer:Ferrari
Aka:Ferrari Dino V12
Production:1992–2011
Predecessor:Ferrari flat-12 engine
Ferrari F101 60° V12 engine
Successor:Ferrari F140 engine
Configuration:65° V12
Displacement:5474cc
5748cc
5997cc
Bore:88mm
89mm
90mm
Stroke:75mm
77mm
78.56mm
Block:Aluminium
Head:Aluminium
Valvetrain:DOHC, 48-valve
Fuelsystem:Fuel injection
Fueltype:Petrol
Coolingsystem:Water cooled

The F116 engine family is a series of 65° DOHC V12 petrol engines produced by Ferrari between 1992 and 2011. Introduced with the 456 GT, this engine had a displacement of 5.5 L and was a fresh new design which replaced the previous Colombo-derived F101 60° V12 engines used in Ferrari 412 four-seater.[1] A more performant variant named F133 debuted in 1996 with the 550 Maranello, replacing the F113 flat-12 engines.[2]

The production of the F116 ceased in 2003; in the same period the F133's displacement was increased to 5.7 L and lasted until 2011. It was then replaced by the F140 engine family.

All those engines featured dry sump lubrication and 48 valves driven by dual overhead camshafts per bank. The block and cylinder heads were constructed from light alloy, featuring Nikasil treated alloy cylinder liners. A Bosch Motronic 2.7 combined fuel injection/ignition engine management system was initially fitted, superseded by a Motronic 5.2 unit in 1996 and by a Motronic ME7 system for the 5.7 L versions.

Motorsport

Some engineering companies built racing versions based on the F133A engine, without any support from the Ferrari factory. Those engines were used in various 550 GT racecars, most notably the Prodrive-developed 550 GTS who took many victories in the FIA GT Championship, the European Le Mans Series and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

A factory 6.0 L racing version of the F133 engine was jointly developed by Ferrari and N.Technology for the 575 GTC.

Applications

codeBore × strokeYearsUsagePeak powerPeak torque
F116 B
1992 - 1996Ferrari 456 at 6250 rpm at 4500 rpm
F116 C1996 - 2003Ferrari 456
Ferrari 456M
F133 A1996 - 2001Ferrari 550 Maranello at 7000 rpm at 5000 rpm
F133 C2000 - 2001Ferrari 550 Barchetta Pininfarina
F133 E
2002 - 2006Ferrari 575M Maranello at 7250 rpm at 5250 rpm
F133 F2004 - 2007Ferrari 612 Scaglietti at 7250 rpm at 5250 rpm
F133 G2005 - 2006Ferrari Superamerica
F133 H2008 - 2011Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
F133 GT
2003 - 2005Ferrari 575 GTC at 6300 rpm at 5200 rpm

Awards

The 5.5 L variant of the F116/F133 engine family was awarded "Above 4.0 litre" recognition in the 2000 and 2001 International Engine of the Year competition.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ferrari 456 GT. Ferrari. 13 June 2015.
  2. Web site: Ferrari 550 Maranello. Ferrari. 13 June 2015.