Buick Indy V6 engine
The Buick Indy V6 engine is a turbocharged, 3.4-liter, V-6 Indy car racing internal combustion engine, designed and produced by Buick for use in the CART PPG Indy Car World Series; between 1983 and 1992.[5][6][7]
| Buick Indy V-6[1][2][3][4] | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Buick |
| Production | 1983–1992 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V-6 |
| Displacement | 3.4 L (207 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 4 in (100 mm) |
| Piston stroke | 2.75 in (70 mm) |
| Valvetrain | 12-valve, DOHC, two-valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Garrett |
| Fuel system | Mechanical multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 800–850 hp (597–634 kW) |
| Torque output | 550 lb⋅ft (746 N⋅m) |
References
- "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. May 1984.
- "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. February 1986.
- "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. June 1993.
- "Popular Mechanics". Hearst Magazines. May 1987.
- "Buick: Racing's forgotten (V-6!) juggernaut". Hagerty.com. 5 August 2019.
- "Buick quits IndyCar racing". Upi.com.
- "When big-boosted Buicks ruled the Brickyard - Scott Brayton's '95 and '96 Lola T95 Menards". Hemmings.com. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
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