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NEW CHEVY ENGINE FOR THE 2012 INDY CAR (IRL)
Chevrolet is jumping back into the IndyCar game with a new purpose-built V6 engine.
Rules changes for 2012 are what opened the door. Previously the IRL series was dominated by Honda power. The new Chevy engine is an aluminum-block-and-heads’ turbo charged, direct injection, V-6 that will displace 2.4 liters and perform double duty as a stressed member of the chassis.
Chevy will provide the engine to any teams that wish to purchase it, though Team Penske is already signed up. The engines will slot into the new-for-2012 Dallara chassis. Honda will continue to provide engines. IRL still hopes for a third engine manufacturer, such as Fiat, wearing either the Alfa Romeo or Ferrari brand.
For me this puts a whole new meaning to the 2012 Indy Car season.
Below we have General Motors vice chairman Tom Stephens, Team Penske owner Roger Penske and Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves on the front straight of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, prior to announcing that Chevrolet will compete in the 2012 IndyCar Series with a new twin-turbocharged, direct-injection V6.
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I’m sure the new Chevy will really put on a show! Indy racing has always been one of my favorites so I can’t wait to see what they come up with.