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How many kW is a V8 Supercar?

How many kW is a V8 Supercar?

All cars currently use a 5.0-litre, naturally aspirated V8-engine with indirect electronic fuel injection, capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW (620–650 bhp) at the maximum allowed 7500rpm.

What engine is in Holden V8 Supercar?

V8 Supercar (Car of the Future) Technical Specifications

Vehicle 4-door commonly available sedan: Ford Falcon FG / Holden ZB Commodore / Nissan Altima
Engine Naturally aspirated, fuel injected 5.0-Litre V8 engine – all engines use blocks native to the manufacturer – Ford | Holden | Nissan

How fast can a V8 Supercar go?

about 295-300km/h.
The top speed for V8 Supercars is about 295-300km/h.

Who builds V8 Supercar chassis?

PACE Innovations won the contract to design, build, and assemble two brand new V8 Supercar ‘Car Of The Future’ (COTF) prototypes to fit both a Ford and Holden bodyshell.

What is the most powerful V8 engine?

Hellcat still stands out as the most powerful American V8 engine out there and the reason is, 6.2L Demon V8. This beast just produces 707 horsepower which is powered by a 2.4L supercharger tuned by AMG which just makes it a bomb thats why it is ruling the list , here in India we even don’t have a 2.4 L engine LOL.

What is a V8 Supercar worth?

“It varies per car, we’ve got around 25 cars running on the (V8 Supercars) field somewhere between 3 and 5 million (dollars) is the ballpark (annual cost per car).” Webb says Supercars teams rely on the support of sponsors, but getting a company to open up their chequebook isn’t as easy as it used to be.

Why is it called Conrod Straight?

Formerly known as Main Straight, Conrod Straight was so named because of a con-rod failure that ended the 1939 Easter race of Frank Kleinig in his Kleinig/Hudson racecar. The straight is a roller-coaster ride featuring two distinct crests, the second of which was rebuilt in 1987.

What are the specs of a V8 Supercar?

V8 Supercar (Car of the Future) Technical Specifications Vehicle Chassis and Rollcage Engine Power Top Speed 0-100kph (60mph) Engine Management Transmission Clutch Suspension Brakes Axles Wheels Tyres Fuel Capacity Fuel Fuel Cell Windscreen Steering Fire Extinguishing System Minimum Vehicle and Driver Weight

Which is the best camshaft for an engine?

Cams with durations in the 195 to 210 degree range (measured at .050˝ cam lift) are usually considered best for stock unmodified engines and those with computerized engine controls. Once you go beyond 210 to 220 degrees of duration, intake vacuum starts to drop.

What’s the length of a camshaft on a Chevy?

As an example, Howards Cams’ small-block hydraulic flat-tappet Max Torque camshaft (PN 112021) Chevy measures 222/232-degree duration on the intake and exhaust, respectively at 0.050-inch lobe lift, whereas the advertised duration is 288/302 degrees. Generally, added duration is helpful in high-rpm engines, but not typically in low-rpm engines.

What should the cam lobe separation be on a V8?

To picture cam lobe separation a little better, look at the end of a traditional V8 camshaft. Draw a line through the center of the cam out through the point of maximum lift on each cam lobe on a pair of lobes. You’ll usually find the measurement between 104 and 115 degrees.