Chevrolet has released the first images of the aero kit that it will use on road/street courses and short ovals in the upcoming IndyCar season.
The new bodywork replaces the standard DW12 aero package designed by Dallara, and includes aggressively redesigned front and rear wings and endplates, a resculpted engine cover and sidepods, prominent winglets on the front wing, sidepods and bumper pods, and a multi-element upper rear wing.
“This is an important milestone in Chevrolet’s involvement in IndyCar racing,” said Jim Campbell, General Motors U.S. vice president of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports.
“We focused on developing an aerodynamic package that delivers an optimal balance of downforce and drag, along with integrated engine performance. It’s a total performance package.”
Chris Berube, Chevrolet’s IndyCar programme manager, said that the new aero configuration represents a substantial performance upgrade over its predecessor.
“This new aero kit provides Chevrolet drivers the capability to enter and exit corners faster, while maintaining high speeds on the straights,” he said.
The bodykit was track-tested at several venues including Austin – where running was cut short after spy shots were released – Homestead, Texas and Phoenix.
It will run in public for the first time at the open test at Barber in mid-March ahead of a race debut at the season-opener in St Petersburg on March 29.
Rival manufacturer Honda’s aero kit is still under wraps.
