Ford Indy V8 engine
Ford Indy V-8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ford |
Production | 1963–1967 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 90° V-8 |
Displacement | 255–292 cu in (4–5 L) |
Cylinder bore | 3.76–3.80 in (96–97 mm) |
Piston stroke | 2.87 in (73 mm) |
Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 12.0:1-12.5:1 |
Combustion | |
Fuel system | Mechanical fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 375–500 hp (280–373 kW) |
Torque output | 273.5–362 lb⋅ft (371–491 N⋅m) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Ford-Cosworth Indy V8 engine |
The Ford Indy V8 engine is a naturally-aspirated, pushrod Indy car racing V-8 engine, specially designed by Ford for Team Lotus, to compete in the Indianapolis 500; from 1963 to 1967.[1][2][3]
Applications[]
References[]
- ^ "Indy Engines -- the Ford V-8 Engine Workshop".
- ^ "Horsepower! - Ford Indy V8 - Car Craft Magazine". 2 April 2013.
- ^ "Technically Interesting: Ford Indy DOHC V8". 26 April 2018.
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