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]
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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) |
Block material | Aluminum |
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) |