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IZOD Indy Car Specifications


     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: 1,565 pounds minimum for ovals and 1,630 pounds minimum for road courses, including lubricants and coolants. Does not include fuel or driver.
Length: 192 inches minimum
Width: 78.5 inches maximum, 77.5 inches minimum (measured outside rim to rim)
Height: Approximately 38 inches
Wheelbase: 121.5 inches to 122 inches
Wheel Size:

Front: 15 inches diameter, 10 inches wide Rear: 15 inches diameter, 14 inches 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, Mega-Line Assisted Gear Shift (paddle-shift)

Fuel Cell: Single, rupture-proof cell, 22 U.S. gallons (standard)
Manufacturers: Dallara Automobili, Italy

     ENGINE


Type: 3.5-liter (183.07 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
Weight: Minimum dry weight is 280 pounds - no headers, clutch, ECU, spark box or filters
RPM: 10,300 maximum (league-supplied rev limiter)
Power: Estimated 650 horsepower
Fuel: 100 percent fuel-grade ethanol
Injector: Electronic
Models: Honda Racing Indy V-8
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co., Inc.