| Alfa Romeo Indy V8 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Alfa Lancia Industriale |
| Production | 1989–1991 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V8 |
| Displacement | 2.65 L (162 cu in) |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Yes |
| Fuel system | Mechanical multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 680–720 hp (507–537 kW) |
| Torque output | 400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m)[1] |
The Alfa Romeo Indy V8 engine is a turbocharged, 2.65-liter, Indy car racing engine, designed and built by Alfa Romeo, for use in the CART PPG Indy Car World Series; between 1989 and 1991.[2][3][4][5] The engine was used in March and Lola car chassis'.
When Alfa Romeo unveiled their (unrelated) 2.65-liter IndyCar engine, it was in the back of a March chassis; however, it was also seen testing at Fiorano Circuit in the unraced 637 chassis.[6][7][8]
Applications[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator".
- ^ Magazines, Hearst (1989). Popular Mechanics. Hearst Magazines.
- ^ 1990 March-Alfa Romeo 90CA-003 CART Series Car - V8 Engine Sound, retrieved 2021-10-18
- ^ "The History of the March-Alfa Romeo Indy Cars". velocetoday.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "The inside story of Ferrari's legendary unraced IndyCar". The Race. 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Introducing the Ferrari 637, built to win the Indy 500".
- ^ "The Ferrari that would have won the Indy 500? Tale of the unraced 637". 5 June 2020.
- ^ "High Stakes - 1986 Ferrari 637 Indycar". 25 January 2017.