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 its inaugural season in 1949. [10][11] The engines are currently used in the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Camping World Truck Series, and the Whelen Modified Tour.

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 Toyota – and while they must follow strict specifications, there is also enough room for variation if they remain within the rules.

Sep 15, 2023 · NASCAR debuted the Next Gen cars in 2022, an update from the sixth generation that ran from 2013–2021. But under the hood, the V8 engines remain relatively unchanged from the previous iteration...

Jun 6, 2024 · NASCAR cars use naturally aspirated engines from three suppliers: Chevrolet, Ford, and Toyota. Engines used in NASCAR from these manufacturers are all eight-cylinder engines tuned by individual teams for peak performance.

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 …

Aside from assembling a great crew, one of the most important elements of winning NASCAR races is the ability to build -- or buy -- a monstrously (and reliably) powerful engine. While aerodynamic tweaks and suspension settings can give race teams an edge, just about everyone in NASCAR agrees that the engine is the heart of a race car.

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 competition. These engines are optimized for performance through advanced engineering and …

The engines in today's NASCAR race cars produce upward of 750 horsepower, and they do it without turbochargers, superchargers or particularly exotic components.

Jul 19, 2024 · Through the years, NASCAR has witnessed the power of many various engines. But which engines have been the best of the best? We take a look a the eight engines that defined eras and were...

Oct 19, 2024 · For starters, the eight-cylinder engines used by NASCAR teams are big — approximately 358 cubic inches – and they're electronically fuel-injected for enhanced fuel efficiency, maneuverability,...