Porsche Indy V8 engine

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Porsche 9M0 Indy V-8 [1] [2]
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Overview
Manufacturer Porsche
Production1980, 1987–1990
Layout
Configuration 90° V-8
Displacement 2.65  L (162  cu in)
Cylinder bore 88.2 mm (3.47 in)
Piston stroke 54.2 mm (2.13 in)
Valvetrain 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Turbocharger KKK
Fuel system Mechanical multi-point fuel injection
Fuel type Gasoline
Oil system Dry sump
Output
Power output 690–800  hp (515–597  kW) [3]
Torque output 342  lb⋅ft (464  N⋅m)

The Porsche Indy V8 engine (internal designation: Porsche Typ 9M0) is a 90-degree, four-stroke, single-turbocharged, 2.65-liter, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Porsche, for use in the CART PPG Indy Car World Series; between 1980 and 1990. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] The engine was used in March chassis cars. [13]

Applications

References

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