Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine

The Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine is a 3.5-liter to 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 Indy car racing 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	3.5–4.0 L (214–244 cu in)
Cylinder block material	Aluminum
Cylinder 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	650–700 hp (485–522 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

IndyCars

• Dallara IR-7
• Dallara IR-8
• Dallara IR-9
• Dallara IR-00
• Dallara IR-01^[6]
• Lola T93/00
• Lola T95/00
• Reynard 94I
• Reynard 95I
• G-Force GF01
• G-Force GF05

Le Mans Prototypes

• Cadillac Northstar LMP
• Riley & Scott Mk III

References

1. Autoweek (2001-06-03). "GM set to replace Olds with Chevy for Indy Racing League". Autoweek. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
2. "Engines & Engine Parts". Indy Competition Services. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
3. "IRL: Indy Aurora V8 engine debuts". us.motorsport.com. 27 March 1996. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
4. "Indy 500 - Motor Sport - Motor Trend Magazine". MotorTrend. 1996-06-01. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
5. "Oldsmobile liquidation 'won't harm IRL'". www.autosport.com. 22 December 2000. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
6. "Penske Car Gallery". Penske Automall. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
7. "2002 Cadillac LMP-02 | Cadillac". 26 March 2016.
8. "Mulsanne's Corner: 2000 Cadillac Northstar LMP Technical Description".
9. "2001 Cadillac Northstar LMP 01 Specifications".
10. "Cadillac LMP le Mans Prototype".
11. "2000 CADILLAC NORTHSTAR LMP RACECAR - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions".
12. "Remember the Cadillac Northstar LMP? This One is up for Sale". 5 April 2019.
13. "Cadillac Northstar LMP-02 Chassis and Engine Specs".