| Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V-8 | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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]