Mazda MZ-2.0T engine
| Mazda MZ-2.0T engine | |
|---|---|
MZ-2.0T in the back of the Mazda RT24-P | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Advanced Engine Research |
| Production | 2016–2021 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | I4, turbocharged |
| Displacement | 2.0 L (1,998 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 90 mm (3.54 in) |
| Piston stroke | 78.5 mm (3.09 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminium |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC |
| Valvetrain drive system | Chain |
| Compression ratio | 13.5:1 |
| RPM range | |
| Max. engine speed | 8,500–9,000 rpm |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Garrett TR30R turbo |
| Fuel system | Gasoline direct injection |
| Management | LIFE engine management ECU |
| Fuel type | VP Racing Fuels MS100 RON unleaded 80% + E20 American Ethanol 20% (IMSA) |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 570 hp (425 kW; 578 PS)–600 hp (447 kW; 608 PS) |
The Mazda MZ-2.0T engine is a turbocharged, four-stroke, 2.0-liter, I4 racing engine, designed in partnership with Advanced Engine Research (AER) and Mazda for use in the Mazda Prototype and Mazda RT24-P race cars, from 2016 to 2021.
Overview
The MZ-2.0T was developed by Mazda and Advanced Engine Research (AER) for the Mazda Prototype, after rule changes banned the previous Skyactiv-D diesel engine, and later used for the Mazda RT24-P.[1][2][3] The engine is a iteration of the MZR-R, which has been used in sports car racing and is currently in use in all Indy NXT cars.[4] The 2.0-liter, inline-4 engine features a single Garrett TR30R turbo outputting 570 horsepower (425 kilowatts; 578 metric horsepower) to 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts; 608 metric horsepower) with a redline of 8,500 to 9,000 rpm.[5]
Applications
References
- ^ "2016 Mazda Prototype Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "2017 Mazda RT24-P Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Magda, Mike (January 19, 2016). "New Mazda Turbo-4 Replaces SkyActiv-D". EngineLabs. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ "WeatherTech Championship – Mazda Motorsports". Mazda Motorsports. Archived from the original on May 14, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
- ^ Mazda, Keffer (August 22, 2016). "Everything You Need to Know About Mazda's MZ-2.0T Engine". Keffer Mazda. Archived from the original on August 13, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2025.