Delta Wing, one of four contenders for the new Indycar design that will be used from 2012 has unveiled its out-of-this-world chassis yesterday in Chicago.
Long-rumoured to be the most radical concept to be introduced for the future of the IndyCar, Delta Wing has been endorsed by some important figures in the paddock, the chassis having been designed by Chip Ganassi Racing's Ben Bowlby, formerly Lola's chief designer.
Its unusual and futuristic design features an extremely narrow front end and wide rear and it has been designed specifically to encourage close racing and to minimise aerodynamic disturbance in the car's wake.
The DeltaWing is designed to achieve speeds of 235mph with engines with only half the power and fuel consumption of the current IndyCar Hondas, thanks to a large reduction in weight and aerodynamic drag.
It is expected that the first prototype will be powered by a 2.0 litre four cylinder turbocharged engine.
Later this year, DeltaWing plans to start testing its first prototype, probably in August, and the company expects that this new car could also achieve a massive cost reduction for IndyCar teams and the goal has been set to $600,000.00 for a complete car with engine.
Long-rumoured to be the most radical concept to be introduced for the future of the IndyCar, Delta Wing has been endorsed by some important figures in the paddock, the chassis having been designed by Chip Ganassi Racing's Ben Bowlby, formerly Lola's chief designer.
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Its unusual and futuristic design features an extremely narrow front end and wide rear and it has been designed specifically to encourage close racing and to minimise aerodynamic disturbance in the car's wake.
The DeltaWing is designed to achieve speeds of 235mph with engines with only half the power and fuel consumption of the current IndyCar Hondas, thanks to a large reduction in weight and aerodynamic drag.
It is expected that the first prototype will be powered by a 2.0 litre four cylinder turbocharged engine.
Later this year, DeltaWing plans to start testing its first prototype, probably in August, and the company expects that this new car could also achieve a massive cost reduction for IndyCar teams and the goal has been set to $600,000.00 for a complete car with engine.
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