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
ManufacturerOldsmobile
Production1996–2001
Layout
Configuration90° V-8
Displacement3.5–4.0 L (214–244 cu in)
Cylinder block materialAluminum
Cylinder head materialAluminum
Valvetrain32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Combustion
Fuel systemSequential Electronic fuel injection
Fuel typeMethanol
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output650–700 hp (485–522 kW)
Torque output360–497 lb⋅ft (488–674 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weight280 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

Le Mans Prototypes

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. 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. 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".
  14. https://www.penskeautomall.com/cars-gallery/
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