Initial talks about a new technical package the IndyCar plans to introduce in 2011 had grab the attention of at least nine major car manufacturers and series officials have announced that Honda, Porsche, Volkswagen, Fiat and Audi are still involved in those discussions.
None of the quintet has yet made a firm, official commitment to building IndyCar engines but the IRL said that they would all continue with the Manufacturers' Roundtable meetings that began in May 2008. The group has so far agreed that the next generation of IndyCar engines will likely be two-litre turbocharged units designed to use environmentally friendly fuels. Strict caps will be placed on the cost of engine leases, engines must last 3,750 miles between rebuilds, and designs will be homologated for five years. Photos: Philippe Champoux - Auto123.com
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