The Porsche Indy V8 engine (internal designation: Porsche Typ 9M0) is a 90-degree, four-stroke, single-turbocharged, 2.65-liter, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Porsche, for use in the CART PPG Indy Car World Series; between 1980 and 1990.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] The engine was used in March chassis cars.[13]
| Porsche 9M0 Indy V-8[1][2] | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
| Production | 1980, 1987–1990 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 90° V-8 |
| Displacement | 2.65 L (162 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 88.2 mm (3.47 in) |
| Piston stroke | 54.2 mm (2.13 in) |
| Valvetrain | 32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | KKK |
| Fuel system | Mechanical multi-point fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 690–800 hp (515–597 kW)[3] |
| Torque output | 342 lb⋅ft (464 N⋅m) |
Applications
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