The IZOD IndyCar Series announced that its next generation of engines would be more powerful and efficient than its current engine as well as being relevant to the automobile industry.
The new engine strategy is based on a recommendation from the ICONIC (Innovative, Open-Wheel, New, Industry-Relevant, Cost-Effective) Advisory Committee that was formed by the IRL a few months ago.
The new platform, which will debut in 2012, will allow manufacturers to produce engines with a maximum of six cylinders as well as maximum displacement of 2.4 litres.
The ethanol-fueled engines will produce between 550 and 700 horsepower to suit the diverse set of tracks on which the IZOD IndyCar Series competes and will be turbocharged to allow for flexibility in power.
The series will also explore new and relevant technologies to incorporate into the engine such as energy recovery, hybrids, fuel conservation and other developing green initiatives.
The new engine strategy is based on a recommendation from the ICONIC (Innovative, Open-Wheel, New, Industry-Relevant, Cost-Effective) Advisory Committee that was formed by the IRL a few months ago.
The new platform, which will debut in 2012, will allow manufacturers to produce engines with a maximum of six cylinders as well as maximum displacement of 2.4 litres.
The ethanol-fueled engines will produce between 550 and 700 horsepower to suit the diverse set of tracks on which the IZOD IndyCar Series competes and will be turbocharged to allow for flexibility in power.
The series will also explore new and relevant technologies to incorporate into the engine such as energy recovery, hybrids, fuel conservation and other developing green initiatives.