Mercedes-Benz Indy V8 engine
| Ilmor 265-D (1994) Mercedes-Benz IC108 (1995-2000) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ilmor-Mercedes |
| Production | 1994-2000 |
| Layout | |
| Configuration | 72°-82° V-8 |
| Displacement | 2.65 L (161.7 cu in) |
| Cylinder bore | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Piston stroke | 50.9 mm (2.0 in) |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Valvetrain | 16-valve to 32-valve, OHV/DOHC, two-valves per cylinder to four-valves per cylinder |
| Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Combustion | |
| Turbocharger | Garrett single-turbocharger |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection |
| Fuel type | Methanol |
| Oil system | Dry sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid cooling |
| Output | |
| Power output | 800–1,000 hp (597–746 kW) |
| Torque output | 345–540 lb⋅ft (468–732 N⋅m) |
| Dimensions | |
| Dry weight | 95–123 kg (209–271 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ilmor 265-C |
| Successor | Chevrolet Indy V8 (2002) |
The Mercedes-Benz Indy V8 engine, known as the Ilmor 265-D (1994), and later the Mercedes-Benz IC108 (1995-2000), is a powerful, turbocharged, 2.65-liter, Indy car racing V-8 engine, specially designed, developed, and built by Ilmor, in partnership and collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, to compete in the CART series; between 1994 and 2000.