Chevrolet Indy V8

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Overview
Manufacturer Chevrolet
Production2002–2005
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 materialAluminum
Valvetrain 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 15:1
Combustion
Fuel systemSequential 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 weight281  lb (127  kg)
Chronology
Predecessor Ilmor-Chevrolet 265-A engine (1993)
Successor Chevrolet 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. [5] [6] [7]

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