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-successfull 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 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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