Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine explained

Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V-8
Manufacturer:	Oldsmobile
Production:	1996–2001
Configuration:	90° V-8
Valvetrain:	32-valve, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder
Fuelsystem:	Sequential Electronic fuel injection
Fueltype:	Methanol
Oilsystem:	Dry sump
Block:	Aluminum
Head:	Aluminum

The Oldsmobile Aurora Indy V8 engine is a 3.5-liter to 4.0-liter, naturally-aspirated, V-8 Indy car racing engine, designed, developed and produced by Oldsmobile, for use in the IRL IndyCar Series; from 1996 to 2001.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]} It is a variant of the Northstar engine.

A twin-turbocharged version of this engine was used in the Cadillac Northstar LMP sports prototype race car.^{[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]}

Applications

IndyCars

• Dallara IR-7
• Dallara IR-8
• Dallara IR-9
• Dallara IR-00
• Dallara IR-01^[6]
• Lola T93/00
• Lola T95/00
• Reynard 94I
• Reynard 95I
• G-Force GF01
• G-Force GF05

Le Mans Prototypes

• Cadillac Northstar LMP
• Riley & Scott Mk III

Notes and References

1. Web site: Autoweek. 2001-06-03. GM set to replace Olds with Chevy for Indy Racing League. 2021-10-18. Autoweek. en-US.
2. Web site: Engines & Engine Parts. 2021-10-18. Indy Competition Services. en.
3. Web site: IRL: Indy Aurora V8 engine debuts. 2021-10-18. us.motorsport.com. 27 March 1996 . en.
4. Web site: 1996-06-01. Indy 500 - Motor Sport - Motor Trend Magazine. 2021-10-18. MotorTrend. en.
5. Web site: Oldsmobile liquidation 'won't harm IRL'. 2021-10-18. www.autosport.com. 22 December 2000 . en.
6. Web site: Penske Car Gallery. 2021-10-18. Penske Automall. en.
7. Web site: 2002 Cadillac LMP-02 | Cadillac . 26 March 2016 .
8. Web site: Mulsanne's Corner: 2000 Cadillac Northstar LMP Technical Description .
9. Web site: 2001 Cadillac Northstar LMP 01 Specifications .
10. Web site: Cadillac LMP le Mans Prototype .
11. Web site: 2000 CADILLAC NORTHSTAR LMP RACECAR - Barrett-Jackson Auction Company - World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions .
12. Web site: Remember the Cadillac Northstar LMP? This One is up for Sale . 5 April 2019 .
13. Web site: Cadillac Northstar LMP-02 Chassis and Engine Specs .