Sprint Car engine

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Sprint Car motor
Layout
Configuration 90° pushrod V-8
Displacement 360–410  cu in (5.9–6.7  L)
Valvetrain Two-valves per cylinder to four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 13:1–17:1 [1]
Combustion
Supercharger None, naturally-aspirated
Fuel system Fuel injection
Fuel type Methanol
Oil system Dry sump
Output
Power output 700–900  hp (522–671  kW)
Torque output 600–700  lb⋅ft (813–949  N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weight approx. 455  lb (206  kg) [2]

Sprint Cars are powered by a naturally-aspirated, methanol-injected overhead valve V-8 engines; with a displacement of 410 cubic inches (6.7L) and capable of engine speeds approaching 9000 rpm. [3] A lower-budget and very popular class of sprint cars uses 360-cubic-inch (5.9L) engines that produce approximately 700 horsepower (520 kW). [4] [5] [6] [7]

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References

  1. ↑ "DIRT 101 | World of Outlaws". 22 May 2019.
  2. ↑ "Engine Weights".
  3. ↑ "Sprint Car Specs". Corey Houseman . Retrieved 2009-11-11.
  4. ↑ Baker, Brendan (2020-03-23). "Sprint Car Engine Update". Engine Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  5. ↑ "DIRT 101 | World of Outlaws". 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  6. ↑ Hammack, Leon (2013-03-13). "Sprint Car 101: Motors and Fuel". Working On My Redneck ™. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  7. ↑ "ENGINE 101 PART 1: Engine Basics for Dummies". DSPORT Magazine. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
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