The Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine is a 3.5-liter to 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Oldsmobile, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series; from 1996 to 2001.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It is a variant of the Northstar engine.
Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V-8 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Oldsmobile |
Production | 1996–2001 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 90° V-8 |
Displacement | 3.5–4.0 L (214–244 cu in) |
Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
Combustion | |
Fuel system | Sequential Electronic fuel injection |
Fuel type | Methanol |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Output | |
Power output | 650–700 hp (485–522 kW) |
Torque output | 360–497 lb⋅ft (488–674 N⋅m) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
A twin-turbocharged version of this engine was used in the Cadillac Northstar LMP sports prototype race car.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Applications
IndyCars
- Dallara IR-7
- Dallara IR-8
- Dallara IR-9
- Dallara IR-00
- Dallara IR-01[6]
- Lola T93/00
- Lola T95/00
- Reynard 94I
- Reynard 95I
- G-Force GF01
- G-Force GF05
Le Mans Prototypes
References
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