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Mugen MF308 AI simulator
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Mugen MF308 AI simulator
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Mugen MF308
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.
In 1983, Honda signed a joint development contract with British racing engine builder Engine Development ( Judd ) for a V8 2.65L turbo engine for indie cars at the time. This was born from the idea that adding two cylinders to a V6 2.0L engine for F2 would make it 2.65L.
In 1985, the engine for Indy was completed, but Honda handed over all rights to the engine to Judd instead of terminating the contract with Judd because he concentrated on F1 activities and "no participation in IndyCar". This completed engine is "Jud AV". However, this story is not over, and Honda plans to make it for the F3000 by remodeling this engine. As a result, a joint development contract for the F3000 engine will be signed with Judd. As a result, the "Jud BV" was born, which increased the stroke of the "Jud AV" to 3.0L.
In 1986, the "Judd BV", renamed the "Honda RA386E", was mounted on a Ralt chassis and made its debut at the International F3000 Championship.
In 1987, the "Judd BV" sent to Japan was tuned at Honda R & D (Wako) and supplied to the All Japan F2 Championship as the "Honda RA387E".
During the All Japan F2 Championship, Honda, which had overwhelmed Hart and BMW engines, limited the engine supply quota to a small number. On the other hand, Yamaha supplied the engine to all those who wanted it, so Honda was sometimes criticized. In response to the shift of the All Japan Championship from F2 to F3000 from the reflection at this time, "Honda RA387E" is entrusted to "I want to aim for Cosworth in Japan" infinitely. Although it had undergone design changes on the assumption that it would be supplied to many users, the "MUGEN MF308", which had almost the same specifications as the RA387E, was born.
In 1988, supply to the All Japan F3000 Championship began, and Kazuyoshi Hoshino's drive made his debut win in the opening round. This year's record was 5 wins out of 8 races.
It was also supplied to the International F3000 Championship from 1989 and became the champion engine by Jean Alesi of EJR.
Mugen MF308
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.
In 1983, Honda signed a joint development contract with British racing engine builder Engine Development ( Judd ) for a V8 2.65L turbo engine for indie cars at the time. This was born from the idea that adding two cylinders to a V6 2.0L engine for F2 would make it 2.65L.
In 1985, the engine for Indy was completed, but Honda handed over all rights to the engine to Judd instead of terminating the contract with Judd because he concentrated on F1 activities and "no participation in IndyCar". This completed engine is "Jud AV". However, this story is not over, and Honda plans to make it for the F3000 by remodeling this engine. As a result, a joint development contract for the F3000 engine will be signed with Judd. As a result, the "Jud BV" was born, which increased the stroke of the "Jud AV" to 3.0L.
In 1986, the "Judd BV", renamed the "Honda RA386E", was mounted on a Ralt chassis and made its debut at the International F3000 Championship.
In 1987, the "Judd BV" sent to Japan was tuned at Honda R & D (Wako) and supplied to the All Japan F2 Championship as the "Honda RA387E".
During the All Japan F2 Championship, Honda, which had overwhelmed Hart and BMW engines, limited the engine supply quota to a small number. On the other hand, Yamaha supplied the engine to all those who wanted it, so Honda was sometimes criticized. In response to the shift of the All Japan Championship from F2 to F3000 from the reflection at this time, "Honda RA387E" is entrusted to "I want to aim for Cosworth in Japan" infinitely. Although it had undergone design changes on the assumption that it would be supplied to many users, the "MUGEN MF308", which had almost the same specifications as the RA387E, was born.
In 1988, supply to the All Japan F3000 Championship began, and Kazuyoshi Hoshino's drive made his debut win in the opening round. This year's record was 5 wins out of 8 races.
It was also supplied to the International F3000 Championship from 1989 and became the champion engine by Jean Alesi of EJR.