Chevrolet Indy V8

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, in partnership with Ilmor Engineering, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series, from 2002 to 2005.[1]

Chevrolet Indy V-8 engine, developed in partnership with Ilmor.

Specifications
  • Engine type: Chevrolet V-8 - naturally-aspirated
  • 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)[2]
  • Max RPM: 10,300 rpm - 10,700 rpm[3]
  • 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 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 - Super Chevy Magazine". July 1, 2003.
  2. "IRL Chevy 3.5L V8 (2002)". CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion.
  3. "StackPath". www.machinedesign.com.
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