The Buick Indy V6 engine is a powerful turbocharged, 3.0–3.4 L (180–210 cu in), V-6, Indy car racing internal combustion engine, designed and produced by Buick for use in the C.A.R.T. PPG Indy Car World Series, and later the IRL IndyCar Series; between 1982 and 1997.[5][6][7] It shares the same architecture, and mechanical design, and is based on the Buick V6 road car engine.[8] A slightly destroked 3.0-liter V6 engine was also used in the March 85G and March 86G IMSA GTP sports prototypes.
Buick Indy V-6[1][2][3][4] | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Buick |
Production | 1982–1997 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 90° V-6 |
Displacement | 3.0–3.42 L (183–209 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 4 in (100 mm) |
Piston stroke | 2.75–3.625 in (70–92 mm) |
Valvetrain | OHV, two-valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Garrett |
Fuel system | Mechanical multi-point fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline/Methanol |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 800–900 hp (597–671 kW) |
Torque output | 550 lb⋅ft (746 N⋅m) |
Applications
Indy Cars
- March 82C
- March 83C
- March 84C
- March 85C
- March 86C
- March 87C
- March 88C
- Lola T89/00[9]
- Lola T90/00[10][11]
- Lola T91/00[12][13]
- Lola T92/00[14]
- Lola T93/00[15][16][17][18]
- Lola T95/00[19][20]
IMSA GTP/Group C sports prototypes
References
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