Horse Powertrain has announced a partnership with Sports & Racing Brazil (SRB) to co-develop and supply the engines that will power a new competition pickup category, officially set to debut in 2027.
Before that, the first vehicles will be introduced in 2026, including demonstration races featuring manufacturers, teams, and fans throughout the season.
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The new category will feature multi-brand races and vehicles built on a standardized chassis, combining performance, durability, and a strong focus on innovation. Racing will take place on a variety of tracks — both paved and dirt — adding technical complexity and expanding strategic possibilities for teams and drivers.
HORSE H13: high-tech flex-fuel engine for competition
The models participating in the category will be equipped with a variant of the HORSE H13 engine, a turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder power unit designed to operate with flex-fuel technology. The engine incorporates advanced solutions to maximize power, torque, and reliability while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency.
Its key technical highlights include:
• Innovative Delta-shaped cylinder head
• Integrated exhaust manifold
• Compact and lightweight structure with a low center of gravity
• Sophisticated electronics for turbo wastegate and exhaust valve control
• Exclusive direct fuel injection system
The use of ethanol as the category’s fuel base ensures a significant reduction in emissions — up to 70% less CO₂ compared to fossil fuels — contributing to a cleaner carbon cycle in motorsport.
National production and performance-driven engineering
The HORSE H13 engines used in the new category are produced at the Horse Powertrain factory in Curitiba, part of the Horse Technologies division. Developed with a sporting DNA, the H13 combines robustness and flexibility — essential characteristics for high-level competition.
The new category — which will be introduced to Brazilian motorsport — represents an important step toward expanding the diversity and competitiveness of racing in the country, uniting advanced technology, sustainability, and on-track excitement. The 2026 demonstration events are expected to serve as a showcase ahead of the official start of competition in 2027.
Source and images: HORSE H13. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
