Honda Indy V8 engine

Honda Indy V8[1][2]
A 2007-spec Honda Indy HI7R V8 engine.
Overview
ManufacturerUnited States/Japan Honda Performance Development
Production2003–2011
Layout
ConfigurationV8 naturally-aspirated engine, 90° cylinder angle
Displacement3.5 L (214 cu in) (2003, 2007–2011)
3.0 L (183 cu in) (2004–2006)
Cylinder bore93 mm (3.66 in)
Piston stroke64.4 mm (2.54 in)
55.2 mm (2.17 in)
Cylinder block materialAluminum alloy
Cylinder head materialAluminum alloy
Valvetrain32-valve (four-valves per cylinder), DOHC
Combustion
TurbochargerNo
Fuel systemElectronic indirect multi-point port fuel injection
ManagementMotorola (2003–2010)
McLaren (2011)
Fuel type100% fuel grade Ethanol provided by Sunoco
Oil systemDry sump
Cooling systemSingle water pump
Output
Power output670 hp (500 kW) (2003–2006)
650 hp (485 kW) (2007-mid 2009)
650 + 20 hp (485 + 15 kW) with push-to-pass (mid 2009-end 2009)
650 + 40 hp (485 + 30 kW) with push-to-pass (2010–2011)
Torque outputApprox. 434–488 N⋅m (320–360 ft⋅lbf) @ 10,300 rpm[3]
Dimensions
Dry weight280 lb (127 kg) excluding headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters
Chronology
PredecessorHonda Turbo Indy V8
SuccessorHonda Indy V6
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The Honda Indy V8 is a 3-litre and 3.5-litre, naturally-aspirated V8 racing engine, developed and produced by Honda Performance Development in partnership with Ilmor Engineering for the IndyCar Series.[4] The V8 was a highly successful IndyCar Series engine from 2003 to 2011 season before being replaced by Honda Indy V6 for the following season. Honda Indy V8 was unveiled at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show and assembled at HPD power assembly plant in Santa Clarita, California, USA and Ilmor Engineering Inc. in Plymouth, Michigan, USA.

  1. ^ "Honda Engine Program :: IndyCar® Series". 3 November 2007. Archived from the original on 3 November 2007.
  2. ^ "Honda Engine Program :: IndyCar® Series". 26 April 2006. Archived from the original on 26 April 2006.
  3. ^ "Spicer Horsepower and Torque Calculator". Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  4. ^ Honda Newsroom