Chevrolet Indy V8
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| Chevrolet Indy V-8[1] | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Production | 2002–2005 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V-8 |
| Displacement | 3.0–3.5 L (183–214 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 3.66 in (93 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 2.17–2.53 in (55–64 mm) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 15:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Fuel system | Sequential Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Methanol |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 600–700 hp (447–522 kW)[2] |
| Torque output | 320–380 lb⋅ft (434–515 N⋅m)[3][4] |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 281 lb (127 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ilmor-Chevrolet 265-A engine (1993) |
| Successor | Chevrolet Indy V6 (2012) |
The Chevrolet Indy V8 engine is a 3.0-liter and 3.5-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 racing engine developed and produced by Chevrolet, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series; from 2002 to 2005.[5][6][7]
Specifications[edit]
- 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - The Cutting Edge". July 2003. Retrieved 1 June 2022.
- ^ https://www.penskeautomall.com/cars-gallery/
- ^ "These Wild Kiwis Crammed a Chevrolet IndyCar V-8 into a Ferrari 458 Race Car". 3 December 2019.
- ^ "Someone is Dropping an IndyCar V-8 into a Ferrari 458 GT3 Race Car, for Some Reason". 3 December 2019.
- ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - The Cutting Edge - Super Chevy Magazine". July 1, 2003.
- ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - the Cutting Edge - Super Chevy Magazine". July 2003.
- ^ "Chevrolet Unveils 2003 Chevy Indy V8".
- ^ "IRL Chevy 3.5L V8 (2002)". CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion.
- ^ "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator".
- ^ "StackPath". www.machinedesign.com. 19 May 2005.