Honda Indy V6
The Honda Indy V6 is a 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged, V-6 engine racing engine, developed and produced by HPD-AHM Co., which has been used in the IndyCar Series since 2012.[1][2][3]
| Honda Indy V-6 | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | HPD-AHM Co. |
| Production | 2012-present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V-6 engine, 90° cylinder angle |
| Displacement | 2,200 cc (134 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Block material | Aluminum alloy |
| Head material | Aluminum alloy |
| Valvetrain | 24-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Twin-turbocharged |
| Fuel system | Direct-indirect fuel-injection combination |
| Management | MES TAG-400i |
| Fuel type | E85 Ethanol provided by Sunoco |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 550-700 hp (410-522 kW) @ 10,500-12,200 rpm (depending on variable turbo boost used at track) |
| Torque output | Approx. 410 N⋅m (302 ft⋅lbf) @ 8000 rpm |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 248–250 lb (112–113 kg) excluding clutch, ECU, fluids, turbocharger |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Honda Indy V8 (2003–2011) |
Specifications
- Engine type: Honda V-6 - twin-turbocharged
- Capacity: 2,200 cc (134 cu in)
- HP rating: 550–700 hp (410–522 kW) (depending on turbo boost pressure used at track)[4]
- Max. RPM: 12,000 rpm; 12,200 rpm (overtake; push-to-pass)
- Weight: 248–250 lb (112–113 kg)
- Oil system: Dry-sump lubrication
- Turbocharger: Twin - BorgWarner EFR7163
- Turbocharger boost levels (speedway / 1.5-mile oval / road-street course / push-to-pass): 1.3 bar (19 psi) / 1.4 bar (20 psi) / 1.5–1.6 bar (22–23 psi) / 1.65 bar (24 psi)
- Camshafts: Double-overhead camshafts
- Valve actuation: Finger-follower
- Valve springs: Wire-type
- Cylinder head: 4 valves (titanium) per cylinder
- Fuel injection: Keihin 6x direct in-cylinder fuel. Keihin 6x high pressure port injectors
- Fuel: Sunoco E85 (85% Ethanol, 15% racing gasoline)
- 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: 2,500–2,850 miles
- Gearbox: Sequential gearbox, paddle-shift
Applications
References
- "Honda IndyCar Racing - A Look Inside A Tiny V6 That Makes 700+ Horsepower | Honda Parts Online". www.hondapartsonline.net.
- https://hpd.honda.com/Motorsports/Indycar?specs=2018+Honda+Indy+Twin+Turbo+V-6+Engine
- Silvestro, Brian (June 19, 2019). "How Modern IndyCars Make So Much Power From Such Tiny Engines". Road & Track.
- "NTT IndyCar Series Car Specifications". IndyCar.com.
External links
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