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Chevrolet Indy V6

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Manufacturer
  
Ilmor-Chevrolet

Cylinder bore
  
95 mm (3.7 in)

Production
  
2012-present

Cylinder block alloy
  
Aluminum alloy

Configuration
  
V6 engine, 90° cylinder angle

Displacement
  
2,200 cc (2.2 L; 134.3 cu in)

The Chevrolet Indy V6 engine is a 2.2-litre Twin-turbocharged V6, developed and produced by Ilmor Engineering-Chevrolet for IndyCar Series. Chevrolet Indy V6 is a highly-success IndyCar Series engine supplier from 2012 to present, 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 was confirmed IndyCar Series return for 2012 season after 6-year absence and designing, developing, assemblying twin-turbo V6 Chevrolet IndyCar engine in partnership with Ilmor Engineering and thus supplying Andretti Autosport, Dragon Racing, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, KV Racing Technology, Panther Racing, Team Penske, Chip Ganassi Racing and Lazier Partners Racing teams.

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Specifications

  • Engine type: Chevrolet V6 - twin-turbocharged
  • Capacity: 2,200 cc (134 cu in)
  • HP rating (speedway / 1.5-mile oval / road-street course): 575 hp / 625 hp / 675 hp
  • Max RPM: 12000 rpm; 12200 rpm overtake
  • Weight: 112.5 kg (248 pounds)
  • Oil system: Dry sump lubrication
  • Turbocharger: Twin - BorgWarner EFR7163
  • Turbocharger boost levels (speedway / 1.5-mile oval / road-street course): 1.3 bar / 1.4 bar / 1.5 bar & 1.6 bar
  • Camshafts: Double overhead camshafts
  • Valve actuation: Finger follower
  • Valve springs: Wire type
  • Cylinder head: 4 valves (titanium) per cylinder
  • Fuel injection: Hitachi/Bosch 6x direct in-cylinder fuel. Hitachi/Bosch 6x high pressure port injectors
  • Fuel: Sunoco E85 (85% Ethanol, 15% racing gasoline)
  • Lubricants: Shell Helix Ultra or Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (Team Penske)/Peak Motor Oil (other Chevrolet-powered teams)
  • Block & head material: Aluminium
  • Crankshaft: Billet steel
  • Con rods: Billet steel
  • Pistons: Billet aluminium
  • Intake systems: Single plenum - carbon-fibre
  • Throttle systems: Electronic throttle control
  • Electronic control unit: McLaren Electronics - TAG-400I
  • Engine service life: 2500-2850 miles
  • Gear shift: Steering wheel mounted paddle shift
  • Applications

  • Dallara DW12
  • References

    Chevrolet Indy V6 Wikipedia