Toyota & Yamaha develop 444 BHP hydrogen-powered V8 engine

The V8 is based on the engine powering the Lexus RC F Coupe.

Toyota & Yamaha are reported to be working together to develop a new 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V8 engine that runs exclusively on hydrogen. The new engine is said to be part of the collaboration between Toyota, Yamaha, Mazda, Subaru & Kawasaki to continue developing IC engine technology while meeting emission targets.

The 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V8 is based on the engine powering the Lexus RC F Coupe. While the engine block itself isn't new, it does feature modifications to the inlet manifolds, heads, inlet & other components, allowing it to run exclusively on hydrogen. The engine also comes with a top-mounted 8-to-1 exhaust manifold, which Yamaha claims, creates a very distinctive sound.

Yamaha states that the hydrogen-powered V8 engine produces 444 BHP @ 6,800 rpm and 540 Nm @ 3,600 rpm.

Both companies, though, haven't revealed whether or not the hydrogen-powered V8 will debut on any production car. However, Toyota is committed to the concept since it did run a hydrogen-powered Corolla in Japan's Super Taikyu race series last year.