Chevrolet Indy V8

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Chevrolet Indy V-8
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Overview
ManufacturerChevrolet
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)
Block materialAluminum
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)
Torque output320–380 lb⋅ft (434–515 N⋅m)[1][2]
Dimensions
Dry weight280 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 racing engine developed and produced by Chevrolet, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series; from 2002 to 2005.[3][4]

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)[5]
  • Torque rating: Approx. 320–360 ft⋅lbf (434–488 N⋅m) @ 10,300 rpm[6]
  • Max RPM: 10,300 rpm - 10,700 rpm[7]
  • Weight: 280 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[]

  • Dallara IR-00
  • Dallara IR-03

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.thedrive.com/news/31301/these-wild-kiwis-crammed-a-chevrolet-indycar-v-8-into-a-ferrari-458-race-car
  2. ^ https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a30104029/ferrari-458-indycar-swap/
  3. ^ "New Chevy Indy V-8 Engine Specs - The Cutting Edge - Super Chevy Magazine". July 1, 2003.
  4. ^ https://www.motortrend.com/news/sucp-0307-new-chevy-indy-racing-v8-engine-specs-and-info/[bare URL]
  5. ^ "IRL Chevy 3.5L V8 (2002)". CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion.
  6. ^ "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator".
  7. ^ "StackPath". www.machinedesign.com.

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