Chevrolet Indy V6

Ilmor Indy V-6
Overview
ManufacturerIlmor
Production2012–present
Layout
ConfigurationV-6 engine, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement2.2 L (2,199 cc)
Cylinder bore95 mm (3.7 in)
Piston stroke51.7 mm (2 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminum alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminum alloy
Valvetrain24-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
TurbochargerTwin-turbocharged
Fuel systemDirect-indirect fuel-injection combination
ManagementMES TAG-400i
Fuel typeE85 Ethanol provided by Sunoco (2012–2018) and Speedway (2019–2022)
E100 Renewable Ethanol provided by Shell V-Power Nitro+ (2023–present)
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output550-735 hp (410-548 kW) @ 10,500-12,200 rpm (depending on variable turbo boost used at track.)[1]
Torque outputApprox. 302–370 lb⋅ft (409–502 N⋅m) @ 8000 rpm
Dimensions
Dry weight248 lb (112 kg) excluding clutch, ECU, fluids, turbocharger
Chronology
PredecessorChevrolet Indy V8 (2002–2005)
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The ILMOR-Chevrolet Indy V6 engine is a 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged, V-6 racing engine, developed and produced by Ilmor Engineering for the IndyCar Series. Chevrolet has been a highly successful IndyCar Series engine supplier since 2012, scoring 100 IndyCar wins, 35 pole positions, 7 IndyCar Series driver's titles and 7 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 A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing, Juncos Hollinger Racing, Arrow McLaren and Team Penske teams.[2]

  1. ^ "Chevy Racing & Motorsports: IndyCar Drivers & Schedule". Chevrolet.
  2. ^ Cavin, Curt (2010-10-12). "Chevrolet to return to IndyCar series in 2012". usatoday.com. Retrieved 2010-10-12.

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