What engine does toyota use in nascar?

NASCAR Sprint Cup Toyota Camry's use a Toyota designed 358ci OHV V8 engine. The design uses some features of other V8's in the series, most notably the high cam position in the block is similar to the Dodge V8, while the front mounted distributor and oil pump location mimics the Ford V8, while cylinder head and bore spacing resemble the Chevy V8. read more

The vehicles that roar around at NASCAR events have been divorced from the realities of mass vehicle production for longer than many of the sport's fans have been alive. Which is what makes this particular Toyota Camry, currently listed on eBay, so fantastic. read more

The engines are "branded" by developer make. So the Fusions are running a Ford built engine same goes for the SS and Camry. For example teams like Roush makes engines for Ford teams and ECR makes Chevy engines. Not very many small or single cars teams have their own engine shop now days. read more