Porsche Indy V8 engine
The Porsche Indy V8 engine is a 90-degree, four-stroke, single-turbocharged, 2.65-liter, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Porsche, for use in the CART PPG Indy Car World Series; between 1980 and 1990.[3][4][5][6][7][8] The engine was used by the March team.
| Porsche 9M0 Indy V-8[1][2] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Production | 1986–1990 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V-8 |
| Displacement | 2.65 L (162 cu in) |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | KKK |
| Fuel system | Mechanical multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 690–740 hp (515–552 kW) |
| Torque output | 342 lb⋅ft (464 N⋅m) |
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