<P> All cars must be front - engined and rear - wheel drive . All cars use a 5.0 - litre , naturally aspirated V8 - engine with electronic fuel injection , capable of producing between 460 and 485 kW ( 620 -- 650 bhp ) . Manufacturers are free to choose between using an engine based on one from their own line up or a generic engine provided by V8 Supercars . Both Ford and Holden use US - based racing engines with pushrod actuated valves and two valves per cylinder . Mercedes , Nissan and Volvo use modified versions of their own engines , with hydraulic - lift valves and four valves per cylinder . All engines are electronically limited to 7,500 rpm and have a compression ratio of 10 : 1 . </P>
what engine is in a holden v8 supercar
a 5.0 - litre , naturally aspirated V8 - engine with electronic fuel injection