INDYCAR Car Comparisons

NTT INDYCAR SERIES Car
Top Speed: Approximately 235 mph
Engine: Twin-turbocharged, 2.2-liter V-6
Horsepower: Approx. 550 – 700 depending on turbo boost.
Gearbox: Assisted six-speed paddle shift plus reverse
Fuel: Speedway E85 (blend of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent racing gasoline)
Tires: Firestone Firehawk (ungrooved racing slicks; grooved wet-condition tires for road/street courses)
Wheelbase: 117.5-121.5 inches
Weight: Approximately 1,630 pounds (road/street courses) 1620 lbs (short oval configuration) and 1,590 pounds (speedway configuration), without fuel, driver and driver weight equivalent
Height: Approx 40 inches
Width: 76.5 inches maximum, 75.5 inches minimum, (75.75 inches minimum for ovals) measured outside rim to rim

Formula One Car
Top Speed: Approx. 200 mph
Engine: Turbocharged, 1.6-liter V-6
Horsepower: Approx. 760 (600 from engine and 160 from energy recovery systems)
Gearbox: Semi-automatic with eight forward gears plus reverse
Fuel: Unleaded racing gasoline
Tires: Ungrooved racing slicks and grooved wet condition tires
Weight: Maximum of 1,621 pounds (740 kilograms) without fuel, with 176 pounds (80 kilograms) coming form the driver, seat, and safety gear
Height: 37.40 inches maximum (95 centimeters)
Width: 78.74 inches, maximum (200 centimeters)

NASCAR Cup Series Car
Top Speed: Approx. 200 mph
Engine: Normally aspirated, 5.86-liter (350-358 cubic inches) V-8
Horsepower: Approx.550 (speedways) and 750 (short tracks and road courses)
Gearbox: Manual four-speed
Fuel: E15 blend unleaded racing gasoline and up to 15 percent ethanol
Tires: Ungrooved racing slicks
Wheelbase: 110 inches
Weight: Minimum of 3,200 pounds, without driver
Height: 54 inches maximum
Width: 77 inches maximum
Sources: INDYCAR, Forumula1.com, Rich Energy Haas F1 Team, NASCARMedia.com
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