The Chevrolet Indy V6 engine is a 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged, V6 racing engine, developed and produced by Chevrolet in partnership with Ilmor Engineering for the IndyCar Series. Chevrolet has been a highly successful IndyCar Series engine supplier, scoring 100 IndyCar wins, 35 pole positions, 7 IndyCar Series driver's titles and 7 IndyCar Series manufacturer's titles. On November 12, 2010, Chevrolet confirmed their return to the IndyCar Series 2012 season after 6-year absence. As of 2026, they supply engines to A. J. Foyt Enterprises, Arrow McLaren, Ed Carpenter Racing, Juncos Hollinger Racing, and Team Penske teams.
Specifications
- Engine type: Chevrolet V6 - twin-turbocharged
- Capacity:
- HP rating (speedway / 1.5-mile oval / road-street course): / /
- Max. RPM/Rev limiter: 12,000 rpm; 12,200 rpm overtake
- Weight: 248 lbs. (112.5 kg)
- Oil system: Dry-sump lubrication
- Turbocharger: Twin - BorgWarner EFR7163
- Turbocharger boost levels (speedway / 1.5-mile oval / road-street course / push-to-pass): / / /
- Camshafts: Double-overhead camshafts
- Valve actuation: Finger-follower
- Valve springs: Wire-type
- Cylinder head: 4 valves (titanium) per cylinder
- Fuel injection: Hitachi/Bosch 6x direct in-cylinder fuel. Hitachi/Bosch 6x high pressure port injectors
- Fuel: E85 Ethanol provided by Sunoco (2012âÂÂ2018) and Speedway (2019âÂÂ2022), E100 Renewable Ethanol provided by Shell V-Power Nitro+ (2023âÂÂpresent)
- Lubricants: Shell Helix Ultra or Pennzoil Ultra Platinum (Team Penske and rest of teams) and Lucas Oil (Arrow McLaren)
- Block & head material: Aluminum
- Crankshaft: Billet steel
- Con rods: Billet steel
- Pistons: Billet aluminum
- Intake systems: Single plenum - carbon-fiber
- Throttle systems: Electronic throttle control
- Electronic control unit: McLaren Electronics - TAG-400I
- Engine service life: 2,500âÂÂ2,850 miles
- Gearbox: Sequential gearbox, paddle-shift
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