Honda Indy V6
| Honda Indy V6 engine | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |  Honda Racing Corporation USA |
| Production | 2012–present |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | V-6 engine, 90° cylinder angle |
| Displacement | 2.2 L (2,199 cc) |
| Cylinder bore | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Piston stroke | 51.7 mm (2 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum alloy |
| Cylinder 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 (2012–2018) and Speedway (2019–2022) E100 Renewable Ethanol provided by Shell V-Power Nitro+ (2023–present) |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Output | |
| Power output | 550-750 hp (410-560 kW) @ 10,500-12,200 rpm (depending on variable turbo boost used at track)[1] |
| Torque output | Approx. 410–502 N⋅m (302–370 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) |
The Honda Indy V6, officially called the Honda HI12TT/R,[2] is a 2.2-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 racing engine, developed and produced by Honda Racing Corporation USA, which has been used in the IndyCar Series since 2012.[3][4][5]
Specifications
- Engine type: Honda V-6 - twin-turbocharged
- Capacity: 2,200 cc (134 cu in)
- HP rating: 550–750 hp (410–559 kW) (depending on turbo boost pressure used at track)[6][7]
- Max. RPM/Rev limiter: 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: E85 Ethanol provided by Sunoco (2012–2018) and Speedway (2019–2022), E100 Renewable Ethanol provided by Shell V-Power Nitro+ (2023–present)
- 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".
- ^ "Car Specifications | INDYCAR SERIES".
- ^ "Honda IndyCar Racing - A Look Inside A Tiny V6 That Makes 700+ Horsepower | Honda Parts Online". www.hondapartsonline.net. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "Honda Motorsports". hpd.honda.com. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ Silvestro, Brian (2019-06-19). "How Modern IndyCars Make So Much Power From Such Tiny Engines". Road & Track. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
- ^ "NTT IndyCar Series Car Specifications". IndyCar.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2020-12-05.
- ^ "Car Specifications | INDYCAR SERIES".
