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TYPE 96
CART
INDIANAPOLIS RACER
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Type 96   1984
CART

Engine: Cosworth DFX V8, Turbocharged, 2643cc-----------
Gearbox: Lotus / Hewland FGB----------------------------------------
Chassis: Carbon / Kevlar monocoque------------------------------
Front Suspension: Pull rods, double wishbones,-------------
& inboard coil spring / damper units.--------------------------------
Rear Suspension: Pull rods, double wishbones, and--------
  inboard coil spring / damper units.-------------------------------------
Wheelbase: 9 ft. 2 in.-------------------------------------------------------
Front Track: 5 ft. 7 in.------------------------------------------------------
Rear Track: 5 ft. 4 in.-------------------------------------------------------
Weight: 1500 lbs.------------------------------------------------------------



Roy Winkelmann asked Lotus to build a car to run in
   the American CART / Indy car series.--------------------------
The chassis was a composite of carbon, Kevlar and-
 aluminum honeycomb monocoque.--------------------------
Suspension was similar to the 95T.--------------------------
The car was not approved by CART, and the needed
  sponsorship was never found.---------------------------------
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