Chevrolet Indy V6
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.
Specifications
- Engine type: Chevrolet V-6 - twin-turbocharged
- Capacity:
- HP rating : / /
- Max. RPM/'Rev limiter: 12,000 rpm; 12,200 rpm overtake
- Weight: 248 lbs.
- Oil system: Dry-sump lubrication
- Turbocharger: Twin - BorgWarner EFR7163
- Turbocharger boost levels : / / /
- Camshafts: Double-overhead camshafts
- Valve actuation: Finger-follower
- Valve springs: Wire-type
- Cylinder head: 4 valves per cylinder
- Fuel injection: Hitachi/Bosch 6x direct in-cylinder fuel. Hitachi/Bosch 6x high pressure port injectors
- Fuel: E85 Ethanol provided by Sunoco and Speedway, E100 Renewable Ethanol provided by Shell V-Power Nitro+
- Lubricants: Shell Helix Ultra or Pennzoil Ultra Platinum and Lucas Oil
- Block & head material: Aluminum
- Crankshaft: Billet steel
- Con rods: Billet steel
- Pistons: Billet aluminum
- Intake systems: Single plenum - carbon-fiber
- Throttle systems: Electronic throttle control
- Electronic control unit: McLaren Electronics - TAG-400I
- Engine service life: 2,500–2,850 miles
- Gearbox': Sequential gearbox, paddle-shift