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Sprint Car engine

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Sprint Car motor
Layout
Configuration90° pushrod V-8
Displacement360–410 cu in (5.9–6.7 L)
ValvetrainTwo-valves per cylinder to four-valves per cylinder
Compression ratio13:1–17:1[1]
Combustion
SuperchargerNone, naturally-aspirated
Fuel systemFuel injection
Fuel typeMethanol
Oil systemDry sump
Output
Power output700–900 hp (522–671 kW)
Torque output600–700 lb⋅ft (813–949 N⋅m)
Dimensions
Dry weightapprox. 455 lb (206 kg)[2]

Sprint Cars are powered by a naturally-aspirated, methanol-injected overhead valve V-8 engines; with a displacement of 410 cubic inches (6.7L) and capable of engine speeds approaching 9000 rpm.[3] A lower-budget and very popular class of sprint cars uses 360-cubic-inch (5.9L) engines that produce approximately 700 horsepower (520 kW).[4][5][6][7]

Applications

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References

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  1. ^ "DIRT 101 | World of Outlaws". 22 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Engine Weights".
  3. ^ "Sprint Car Specs". Corey Houseman. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
  4. ^ Baker, Brendan (2020-03-23). "Sprint Car Engine Update". Engine Builder Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  5. ^ "DIRT 101 | World of Outlaws". 2019-05-22. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  6. ^ Hammack, Leon (2013-03-13). "Sprint Car 101: Motors and Fuel". Working On My Redneck ™. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
  7. ^ "ENGINE 101 PART 1: Engine Basics for Dummies". DSPORT Magazine. 2015-06-03. Retrieved 2021-10-16.
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