NASCAR, the highest governing body and top level division for stock car racing in the United States, has used a range of different types of engine configurations and displacements since …

Dec 17, 2022 · NASCAR cars use 90-degree pushrod V8 engines, featuring 358 cubic inches (5.9 liters) of displacement. These engines come from 3 manufacturers – Chevrolet, Ford, and …

Dec 29, 2008 · These engines are so powerful that NASCAR forces member teams to restrict horsepower on certain race tracks, fearing that a 200-plus mph crash might send debris …

Sep 15, 2023 · NASCAR Engine Designs. Each of the three manufacturers supply naturally aspirated iron block V8 engines for Cup cars following NASCAR’s rules. They must have a …

Jun 6, 2024 · NASCAR places limitations on the manner in which engine cylinders are made larger by removing material, a process known as boring the engine. Chevrolet, Ford, and …

Jun 6, 2024 · Although each NASCAR engine must be built to the same specifications and standards, the three engine manufacturers (Ford, Chevrolet, and Toyota) each design their …

Dec 20, 2024 · Drivers speed around race tracks at paces of more than 200 miles per hour for hours without end and the engines still hold. Such strain and reliant performance don’t go …

Mar 21, 2001 · NASCAR engines have extremely radical cam profiles that open the intake valves much earlier and keep them open longer than in streetcar engines. This allows more air to be …

Feb 13, 2023 · In honor of NASCAR's 75th anniversary, we're taking a look at a few remarkable engines that have powered our favorite racers to victory through the years.

Oct 15, 2024 · NASCAR engines are 5.86-liter V8s producing 550-670 horsepower, running up to 9,000 RPM. They use Sunoco Green E15 fuel and are heavily regulated for safety and …