IZOD IndyCar
CHASSIS
- Type:
- Open-wheel, single-seat, open-cockpit and ground-effect underbody; outboard wings front and rear.
- Construction:
- Monocoque contains cockpit, fuel cell and front suspension; engine is stressed (integral) member of chassis; rear assembly contains bellhousing, gearbox and rear suspension members.
- Materials:
- Carbon fiber, kevlar and other composites.
- Weight:
- 691.7 kg (1,525 lb) minimum for ovals and 725.7 kg (1,600 lb) minimum for road courses, including lubricants and coolants. Does not include fuel or driver.
- Length:
- 192 inches minimum (487.68cm).
- Width:
- 78.5 inches maximum (199.39cm), 77.5 inches minimum (196.85cm) (measured outside rim to rim).
- Height:
- Approximately 38 inches (96.52cm).
- Wheelbase:
- 121.5 inches (308.61cm) to 122 inches (309.88cm).
- Wheel Size:
- Front: 15 inches (38.1cm) diameter, 10 inches (25.4cm) wide Rear: 15 inches (38.1cm) diameter, 14 inches (35.56cm) wide.
- Tires:
- Firestone Firehawk Front diameter: 26 inches maximum, 25 inches minimum @ 35 psi Rear diameter: 27.5 inches maximum, 26.5 inches minimum @ 35 psi.
- Gearbox:
- XTRAC (gears forward of rear axle) Six forward gears (Manual), Mega-Line Assisted Gear Shift (paddle-shift).
- Fuel Cell:
- Single, rupture-proof cell, 22 U.S. gallons (standard).
- Manufacturer:
- Dallara Automobili.
ENGINE
- Type:
- 3.5-liter (213.6 cubic inches) V-8, 32-valve dual-overhead cam (DOHC), Normally aspirated (no turbocharger) Max. bore diameter 93 millimeters Four camshafts, four valves per cylinder.
- Construction:
- Monocoque contains cockpit, fuel cell and front suspension; engine is stressed (integral) member of chassis; rear assembly contains bellhousing, gearbox and rear suspension members.
- Weight:
- Minimum dry weight is 280 pounds - no headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters.
- RPM:
- 10,300 (rpm) maximum (league-supplied rev limiter).
- Power Output:
- 650 hp (485 kW).
- Fuel:
- 100% fuel grade Ethanol.
- Injector:
- Electronic.
- Models:
- Honda Racing Indy V-8.
- Manufacturer:
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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