Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine
The Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine is a 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated Indy car racing V-8 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 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Oldsmobile |
| Production | 1996–2001 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V-8 |
| Displacement | 4.0 L (244 cu in) |
| Block material | Aluminum |
| 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 hp (485 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
- Dallara IR-7
- Dallara IR-8
- Dallara IR-9
- Dallara IR-00
- Dallara IR-01[14]
- Lola T93
- Lola T95
- Reynard 94I
- Reynard 95I
- G-Force GF01
- G-Force GF02
- G-Force GF03
- G-Force GF04
- G-Force GF05
References
- Autoweek (2001-06-03). "GM set to replace Olds with Chevy for Indy Racing League". Autoweek. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- "Engines & Engine Parts". Indy Competition Services. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- "IRL: Indy Aurora V8 engine debuts". us.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- "Indy 500 - Motor Sport - Motor Trend Magazine". MotorTrend. 1996-06-01. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- "Oldsmobile liquidation 'won't harm IRL'". www.autosport.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- "Penske Car Gallery". Penske Automall. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- https://www.supercars.net/blog/2002-cadillac-lmp-02/
- http://www.mulsannescorner.com/cadillac.html
- https://www.ultimatecarpage.com/spec/4169/Cadillac-Northstar-LMP-01.html
- https://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/cadillaclmp.html
- https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/2000-CADILLAC-NORTHSTAR-LMP-RACECAR-62606
- https://www.roadandtrack.com/motorsports/a27057206/cadillac-northstar-lmp-001-for-sale/
- https://www.theautochannel.com/news/2002/01/16/034612.html
- https://www.penskeautomall.com/cars-gallery/
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