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Honda Adopts New Engine Formula for 2012

Honda Performance Development is the first engine manufacturer to commit to the next generation of IZOD IndyCar Series car.

HPD president Erik Berkman announced before qualifications at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course that the racing arm of American Honda Motor Company is extending participation beyond expiration of its current supply agreement at the conclusion of the 2011 season. Read More>>

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  • Achieving different looks while cutting costs

 

  • Opportunity for aero kit provides to “brand” car
  • Lighter chassis

 

  • Turbo Charge Engines

 

  • Open aerodynamic innovation
  • IndyCar Safety Cell is built on a long foundation of safety improvements from long time IndyCar Chassis builder Dallara

 

  • Interlock prevention measures built into Safety cell to decrease the ability to launch airborne

 

  • Standardized parts to improve safety and shift focus on areas of the car that are open for development

 

  • Aerodynamic diversity in a competitive environment will breed innovation to the automotive industry, returning IndyCar back to its roots
  • Aerodynamics are open to any manufacture allowing for competition and diversity to flourish

 

  • Engine specifications are open to any manufacture with engine specs as large as a 2.4 liter V6

 

  • Aero packages are not limited to chassis manufactures, aerodynamic companies now can play a huge role in IndyCar Racing

 

  • New IndyCar is lighter

 

  • Re-introduction of turbo charged engines for increased engine performance

 

  • Smaller engine displacement (As small as a turbo charged 4 cylinder engine)

 

 

 

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