Mercedes-Benz Indy V8 engine
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The Mercedes-Benz Indy V8 engine, known as the Ilmor 265-D (1994),[5] and later the Mercedes-Benz IC108 (1995-2000), is a powerful, turbocharged, 2.65-liter, Indy car racing V-8 engine, specially designed, developed, and built by Ilmor, in partnership and collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, to compete in the CART series; between 1994 and 2000.
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Ilmor 265-D (1994)[1] Mercedes-Benz IC108 (1995-2000) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Ilmor-Mercedes |
Production | 1994-2000 |
Layout | |
Configuration | 72°-82°[2] V-8 |
Displacement | 2.65 L (161.7 cu in) |
Cylinder bore | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
Piston stroke | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | 16-valve to 32-valve, OHV/DOHC,[3] two-valves per cylinder to four-valves per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Garrett single-turbo |
Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
Fuel type | Methanol |
Oil system | Dry sump |
Cooling system | Liquid cooling |
Output | |
Power output | 800–1,000 hp (597–746 kW) |
Torque output | 345–540 lb⋅ft (468–732 N⋅m) |
Dimensions | |
Dry weight | 95–123 kg (209–271 lb)[4] |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz 500I engine |
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