Deep Dive: Chevy’s Twin-turbo IndyCar V6 for 2014

This weekend marks the start of the 2014 IndyCar series at the Firestone IndyCar Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and the return of Juan Pablo Montoya to North America’s premier open-wheel race series. As the world’s fastest owner of both a Tesla Model S and Chevy Volt, we’re Montoya fans of the highest order here at Gas 2, and we expect great things from the ex Indy, Formula 1, and NASCAR championship contender- who will be piloting a 675 hp Chevy-powered Penske throughout the IndyCar 2014 season.

I reached out to Chevrolet a few weeks ago about that new V6, and they were good enough to send over a breakdown of their twin-turbocharged, 2.2 liter, ethanol-powered IndyCar 2014 challenger. You can see the specs, here …

 

INDYCAR 2014 CHEVY TWIN TURBO V6 HIGHLIGHTS
Engine Type*	V6 – Twin Turbocharged
Capacity*	2,200 cc (134 cu in)
HP Rating	(up to ) 675 HP
Max RPM*	12,200 (overtake)
Weight*	112.5 Kg (248 Pounds)
Oil System	Dry Sump Lubrication
Turbocharger*	Twin – Borg Warner 7163
Turbo Boost*	1.3 – 1.6 Bar
Camshaft	Double Overhead Camshafts
Valve Actuation	Finger Follower
Valve Springs*	Wire Type
Cylinder Head	4 Valves (Titanium) per Cylinder
Fuel Injection	Direct In-Cylinder Fuel Injectors
Fuel*	E85 (85% ethanol, up to 15% gasoline)
Block & Head Material	Aluminum
Crankshaft	Billet Steel
Con Rods	Billet Steel
Pistons	Billet Aluminum
Intake System*	Single Plenum – Carbon Fiber
Throttle System	Electronic Throttle Control
ECU*	McLaren Electronics – TAG 400i
Engine Service Life*	2,500 Miles – 2,850 miles
Gear Shift*	Steering Wheel Mounted Paddle Shift
* indicates IndyCar Series mandated limit/part

 

… and get a sense of what the Chevrolet V6 race engine will look like (both in and out of the car) in the photo gallery, below. And, while we’re not supposed to take sides as journalists, here’s hoping Montoya uses it to wipe the floor with everyone else. Enjoy!

 

Source | Photos: Chevrolet, with special thanks to Judy Dominick.