Chevrolet Indy V6

Chevrolet Indy V6
Overview
Manufacturer Ilmor-Chevrolet
Production 2012-present
Combustion chamber
Configuration V6 engine, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement 2,200 cc (2.2 L; 134.3 cu in)
Cylinder bore 95 mm (3.7 in)
Cylinder block alloy Aluminum alloy
Cylinder head alloy Aluminum alloy
Valvetrain 24-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Turbocharger Twin-turbocharged
Fuel system Direct fuel injection
Management MES TAG-400i
Fuel type E85 Ethanol provided by Sunoco
Oil system Dry sump
Output
Power output 550-700 hp (410-522 kW) depending on variable turbo boost used at track @ 10500-12200 rpm
Torque output Approx. 410 N·m (302 ft·lbf) @ 8000 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weight 248 lb (112 kg) excluding clutch, ECU, fluids, turbocharger
Chronology
Predecessor Chevrolet Indy V8 (2002-2005)

The Chevrolet Indy V6 engine is a 2.2-litre Twin-turbocharged V6, developed and produced by Ilmor Engineering-Chevrolet for IndyCar Series. Chevrolet has been a highly-successful IndyCar Series engine supplier since 2012, scoring 33 IndyCar wins, 35 pole positions, 2 IndyCar Series driver's titles and 3 IndyCar Series manufacturer's titles. On November 12, 2010, Chevrolet confirmed their return to the IndyCar Series 2012 season after 6-year absence. They design, develop, and assemble the twin-turbo V6 Chevrolet IndyCar engine in partnership with Ilmor Engineering, and supply engines to A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Andretti Autosport, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, Harding Racing, Juncos Racing, Lazier Partners Racing, and Team Penske teams.[1]

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References

  1. ↑ Cavin, Curt (2010-10-12). "Chevrolet to return to IndyCar series in 2012". usatoday.com. Retrieved 2010-10-12.
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