​Mercedes Indy Engine

     The year 1994 was a transition year for Ilmor. With General Motors withdrawing the famous Chevrolet name at the end of 1993 and Mercedes-Benz yet to formally commit, the 4 cam V8’s raced under the Ilmor banner for the first time.
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     Although not radically different to the Chevrolet 265C of 1993 the D engine featured a slightly wider Vee angle at 82 degrees compared to the 80 degrees of the previous year. 

​   Bore and stroke were also altered but the traditional features of the Ilmor Indy engines, the rear mounted gear train and mass damper gears, were retained.

​   Mercedes signed on for the 1994 season and the engine became known as the Mercedes 265D.