Mugen unveils the 500+hp 4.0L V8 powered Honda Legend "Max"
01-19-2005
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Mugen unveils the 500+hp 4.0L V8 powered Honda Legend "Max"
Specifications and Equipment
Engine
Debuting in the 2002 ALMS (American Le Mans Series), this 4 liter V8 engine has seen action every year since then. In 2004, it was used in the JGTC Series by the VEMAC RD408R GT500 class racing machine.
Specs for the MF408S in the VEMAC RD408R
See the article in its entirety here: http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=319284
Engine
- Engine name: Mugen MF408S
- Engine type: V8 Naturally Aspirated
- Displacement: 4.0Liters
- Horsepower: over 500ps
- Valvetrain: 32 valves, DOHC
Debuting in the 2002 ALMS (American Le Mans Series), this 4 liter V8 engine has seen action every year since then. In 2004, it was used in the JGTC Series by the VEMAC RD408R GT500 class racing machine.
Specs for the MF408S in the VEMAC RD408R
- Layout: 90 degree V8 Naturally Aspirated
- Displacement: 4000cc
- Horsepower: 590hp / 9500rpm
- torque: 383lb/ft / 7500rpm
See the article in its entirety here: http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=319284
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I wonder if thats the V8 that Honda bought from GM? I remeber a while ago there was an agreement that Honda will make engines for GM Saturn line and in exchange GM will sell Honda their V8 engine...... something along those lines if I remember correctly.
I also think that the V8 that GM sold to honda was a diesel maybe? I dunno...... someone get an update on this cuz I remember this vaguely.
I also think that the V8 that GM sold to honda was a diesel maybe? I dunno...... someone get an update on this cuz I remember this vaguely.
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I wonder if thats the V8 that Honda bought from GM? I remeber a while ago there was an agreement that Honda will make engines for GM Saturn line and in exchange GM will sell Honda their V8 engine...... something along those lines if I remember correctly.
I also think that the V8 that GM sold to honda was a diesel maybe? I dunno...... someone get an update on this cuz I remember this vaguely.
I also think that the V8 that GM sold to honda was a diesel maybe? I dunno...... someone get an update on this cuz I remember this vaguely.
It's a V8 built by Mugen for the Le Mans series. Its a Mugen/Honda designed motor.
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I like domestics and all but i would laugh so hard if Honda sold that in the states. Mainly because many domestic owners rag on Hondas and now Honda makes a 4.0 V8 that blows theres out of the water, hell even the Viper can't match that.
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Originally Posted by evopanop
Where'd you get TL from? Looks more like an Acura RL to me. 
Very nice looking, though. Probably gonna cost a small fortune. 
Very nice looking, though. Probably gonna cost a small fortune.
Originally Posted by HustleLikeM0FO
I wonder if thats the V8 that Honda bought from GM? I remeber a while ago there was an agreement that Honda will make engines for GM Saturn line and in exchange GM will sell Honda their V8 engine...... something along those lines if I remember correctly.
I also think that the V8 that GM sold to honda was a diesel maybe? I dunno...... someone get an update on this cuz I remember this vaguely.
I also think that the V8 that GM sold to honda was a diesel maybe? I dunno...... someone get an update on this cuz I remember this vaguely.
Originally Posted by Majarvis
Mugen MF408S engine
Debuting in the 2002 ALMS (American Le Mans Series), this 4 liter V8 engine has seen action every year since then. In 2004, it was used in the JGTC Series by the VEMAC RD408R GT500 class racing machine.
Specs for the MF408S in the VEMAC RD408R
Debuting in the 2002 ALMS (American Le Mans Series), this 4 liter V8 engine has seen action every year since then. In 2004, it was used in the JGTC Series by the VEMAC RD408R GT500 class racing machine.
Specs for the MF408S in the VEMAC RD408R
- Layout: 90 degree V8 Naturally Aspirated
- Displacement: 4000cc
- Horsepower: 590hp / 9500rpm
- torque: 383lb/ft / 7500rpm
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Originally Posted by Got Boost???
I like domestics and all but i would laugh so hard if Honda sold that in the states. Mainly because many domestic owners rag on Hondas and now Honda makes a 4.0 V8 that blows theres out of the water, hell even the Viper can't match that.
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Rep Power: 0 If it makes 590hp in current form, I'd say it's pretty safe to say that Honda could make a streetable version that would put out at least 400hp. In fact, they should do that. 
Then, offer it in the RL. Oh, and make a torquier version and offer that in the Ridgeline. Then, allow people to buy a crate motor version of it, so I can throw it in my Civic! LOL 
Then, offer it in the RL. Oh, and make a torquier version and offer that in the Ridgeline. Then, allow people to buy a crate motor version of it, so I can throw it in my Civic! LOL 
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Originally Posted by hotrodcivic2004
they should that would be awesome, honda could compete against cobras, gto's, corvettes.......
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but the damn thing has velocity stacks on it which tells me it is obviously fully modded
This tells you nothign about the rest of the car. Having velocity stacks does not mean this is a "fully built" motor
