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The Ecofly M160 is a German aircraft engine, adapted by Otto Funk from a Smart Car engine and produced by Ecofly of Böhl-Iggelheim for use in ultralight aircraft.[1][2]

M160
Type	Aircraft engine
National origin	Germany
Manufacturer	Ecofly GmbH
Designed by	Otto Funk

Design and development

Funk adapted the engine starting in 2001, with the cooperation of Daimler Chrysler. Mercedes-Benz and its Smart Car division provided assistance with adapting the engine control unit. The initial installation was in a flying school B&F Fk9 and this later resulted in a production model of the Fk9, called the Fk9 Smart.[3][4][5]

The engine is a three-cylinder, in-line, turbocharged, four-stroke, 698 cc (42.6 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, automotive conversion gasoline engine design, with a toothed poly V belt reduction drive. It produces 100 hp (75 kW) at 5600 rpm, with a compression ratio of 9.5:1.[1][2]

Applications

• B&F Fk9

Specifications (M160)

Data from Tacke[1]

General characteristics

• Type: Three-cylinder, four stroke, turbocharged gasoline aircraft engine
• Bore: 68 mm (2.7 in)
• Stroke: 66 mm (2.6 in)
• Displacement: 698 cc (42.6 cu in)
• Dry weight: 57 kg (125.7 lb)

Components

• Fuel type: gasoline
• Cooling system: liquid
• Reduction gear: toothed poly V belt
• turbocharger

Performance

• Power output: 100 hp (75 kW)
• Compression ratio: 9.5:1

See also

Related lists

• List of aircraft engines

References

External links

• Official website
• Official engine manual

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