Chevrolet Indy V8

Ilmor-Chevrolet Indy V-8[1]
Overview
ManufacturerIlmor-Chevrolet
Production2002–2005
Layout
Configuration90° V-8
Displacement3.0–3.5 L (183–214 cu in)
Cylinder bore3.66 in (93 mm)
Piston stroke2.17–2.53 in (55–64 mm)
Cylinder block materialAluminum
Cylinder head materialAluminum
Valvetrain32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio15:1
Combustion
Fuel systemSequential Electronic fuel injection
Fuel typeMethanol
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output600–700 hp (447–522 kW)[2]
Torque output320–380 lb⋅ft (434–515 N⋅m)[3][4]
Dimensions
Dry weight281 lb (127 kg)
Chronology
PredecessorIlmor-Chevrolet 265-A engine (1993)
SuccessorChevrolet Indy V6 (2012)

The Chevrolet Indy V8 engine is a 3.0-liter and 3.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed and developed by Ilmor, for use in the, IRL IndyCar Series; from 2002 to 2005.[5][6][7]

Specifications

  • Engine type: Chevrolet V-8
  • V angle (deg.): 90°
  • Capacity: 3,000–3,500 cc (183–214 cu in)
  • Horsepower rating: 600–675 hp (447–503 kW) or 700 hp (522 kW)[8]
  • Torque rating: Approx. 320–380 ft⋅lbf (434–515 N⋅m) @ 10,300 rpm[9]
  • Max RPM: 10,300 rpm - 10,700 rpm[10]
  • Weight: 281 lb (127 kg)
  • Oil system: Dry-sump lubrication
  • Aspiration: Naturally-aspirated
  • Camshafts: Gear-driven Double-overhead camshafts
  • Cylinder head: 4 valves (titanium) per cylinder
  • Fuel injection/system: Sequential EFI with two injectors/cylinder
  • Fuel: Methanol
  • Block & head material: Aluminum
  • Crankshaft bore (mm/in.): 93/3.66
  • Crankshaft stroke (mm/in.): 55.1/2.17
  • Crankshaft type (deg.): 180°
  • Crankshaft: Billet steel
  • Con rods: Billet steel
  • Pistons: Billet aluminum
  • Throttle system: Individual runner throttle bodies
  • Mileage: 2.5 mpg
  • Gearbox: Sequential manual gearbox

Applications

References

  1. ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - The Cutting Edge". July 2003. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Penske Car Gallery | Penske Automall". Retrieved 28 April 2024.
  3. ^ {{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/31301/these-wild-kiwis-crammed-a-chevrolet-indycar-v-8-into-a-ferrari-458-race-car%7Ctitle = These Wild Kiwis Crammed a Chevrolet IndyCar V-8 into a Ferrari 458 Race Car| date=3 December 2019 }}
  4. ^ "Someone is Dropping an IndyCar V-8 into a Ferrari 458 GT3 Race Car, for Some Reason". 3 December 2019.
  5. ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - The Cutting Edge - Super Chevy Magazine". 1 July 2003.
  6. ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - the Cutting Edge - Super Chevy Magazine". July 2003.
  7. ^ "Chevrolet Unveils 2003 Chevy Indy V8".
  8. ^ "IRL Chevy 3.5L V8 (2002)". CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion.
  9. ^ "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator".
  10. ^ "StackPath". www.machinedesign.com. 19 May 2005.