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SPECIFICATIONS

Pennzoil Indy Racing League (IRL) Car

Pennzoil

Chassis & Suspension

Type:

Dallara IR7

Constructor:

Dallara Automobili, Varano, Italy

Designer:

Andrea Toso

Weight:

1,550 lbs., 703 kg

Weight distribution, Front/Rear:

40/60

Track, Front/Rear:

68.5 in./64 in.

Transmission:

EMCO, 5-speed

Wheelbase:

118"

Fuel Capacity:

35 gallons (U.S.)

Suspension Front/Rear:

Push rod, twin shocks

Brakes, type:

AP disc, carbon fiber

Shock Absorbers:

Koni

Engine

Type:

Nissan Infinity INDY V-8

Displacement:

4.0 liters/244 cu. in.

Compression ratio:

15 to 1

Headers:

Frank Weiss Racing

Fuel system:

Waterman/EFI

Valve system:

Dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder

Crankshaft:

Forged alloy steel, 5 main bearing caps

Ignition:

EFI electronically controlled distributorless CDI

Oiling system:

Dry sump--Pennzoil lubricant

Spark plugs:

Champion

Cooling System:

Single water pump

Telemetry:

Delco Electronics

Miscellaneous

Body work:

Carbon fiber

Instruments:

Pi Intelligent Instrumentation

Wheels:

Dymag cast magnesium

Front:

10 x 15 in.

Rear:

14 x 15 in.

Tires:

Goodyear Eagle Speedway Special Radials

Front:

25.5 x 10 x 15 in.

Rear:

28 x 14.5 x 15 in.

Fuel:

Methanol