Ford Indy V8 engine

The Ford Indy V8 engine is a naturally-aspirated, pushrod Indy car racing V-8 engine, specially designed by Ford for Team Lotus, to compete in the Indianapolis 500; from 1963 to 1967.[1][2][3]

Ford Indy V-8
Overview
ManufacturerFord
Production1963–1967
Layout
Configuration90° V-8
Displacement255–292 cu in (4–5 L)
Cylinder bore3.76–3.80 in (96–97 mm)
Piston stroke2.87 in (73 mm)
Valvetrain32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio12.0:1-12.5:1
Combustion
Fuel systemMechanical fuel injection
Fuel typeGasoline
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output375–500 hp (280–373 kW)
Torque output273.5–362 lb⋅ft (371–491 N⋅m)
Chronology
SuccessorFord-Cosworth Indy V8 engine
Not to be confused with Ford-Cosworth Indy V8 engine.

Applications







References
  1. "Indy Engines -- the Ford V-8 Engine Workshop".
  2. "Horsepower! - Ford Indy V8 - Car Craft Magazine". 2 April 2013.
  3. "Technically Interesting: Ford Indy DOHC V8". 26 April 2018.
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