Ferrari 637 Indycar

However the technicians direct. The 700 bhp 2648cc turbocharged v8 engine was born out of the stillborn ferrari 637 indycar project.

F1 Ferrari 637 Indy Car 1986 2

Back in 1985 with things not going to plan in f1 after another defeat by the tag porsche powered mclaren ferrari decided the time could be right for a return to the indy 500 and an indycar bid and the concept that would become known as the ferrari 637 was born.

Ferrari 637 indycar. Blend of moulded aluminium and composite carbon engine. Competition history notable entrants truesports notable drivers michele alboreto. Ferrari 034 2 65 litre 90 degree v8 turbocharged.

Back at maranello the ferrari indycar named the 637 was taking shape. Built as an experiment to evaluate ferrari s chances of realising his dream of winning the indy 500 it never actually raced. Although brunner s 20 man team had the march 85c from which to draw inspiration their unlimited budget allowed them to come up with a unique design.

It was designed by gustav brunner and although tested and unveiled to the press in 1986 it never raced. Leading italian racing car manufacturer dallara currently supplies the chassis to the series. Brunner eschewed the indycar usual bodywork kick up in front of the rear tyres in favour of a smoother shape tapering.

Back in 1985 with things not going to plan in f1 after another defeat by the tag porsche powered mclaren ferrari decided the time could be right for a return to the indy 500 and an indycar bid and the concept that would become known as the ferrari 637 was born. The current indycar series stock engine is a honda v8 unit that first debuted in 2003. The ferrari 637 was a ferrari racing car designed to run in the american cart series.

While truesports experienced more success coming into 1986 with rahal winning the indy 500 ferrari s own indycar was beginning to take shape. The end product was called the 637 a unique design which featured a 2 65 l ninety degrees turbocharged v8 engine with the upper body of the car made from aluminum.

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