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IndyCar has revealed the first images of the new Dallara IR-28 chassis which the series will introduce in 2028.
As with the series’ current car, the new model will appear in two guises: one for road and street courses and another for oval speedways such as Indianapolis.
The IR-28 will be the series’ first all-new chassis since the current DW12 debuted in 2012. The cars have undergone various alterations since then, including the addition of the ‘Aeroscreen’ in 2020.
IndyCar will also replace its current 2.2-litre V6 turbo engines with new 2.4-litre versions. It predicts the upgraded power units will produce up to 760bhp.
With the IR-28 chassis projected to weigh around 45 kilograms less than the current version, IndyCar expects its 2028 cars to offer a greater power-to-weight ratio.
IndyCar President J Douglas Boles said the new car “will take our sport into an exciting new era.”
“As you can imagine, a project of this magnitude takes an incredible amount of planning, collaboration and execution. I would like to thank all of our partners including Dallara, Chevrolet, Honda, Firestone and Shell, who have worked tirelessly to create a package that will enhance IndyCar’s already incredible competition and industry-leading growth.”
Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou said: “Seeing the car for the first time made me even more excited about where IndyCar is going. The design is super cool and feels like a proper next step for the series while still looking like an IndyCar series car.
“I think the fans are going to love it, and as a driver I cannot wait to get behind the wheel. The most important thing is that we keep the close, fun racing that makes IndyCar special, and from what I’ve seen, we’re heading in a really good direction.”
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