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Dallara has produced 91 DW12 IndyCars since the first customer chassis was built in 2012, and with a range of updates made to the car in 2018, a further 68 IR18s have been created, bringing the com…
Dallara has manufactured a total of 91 DW12 IndyCars and 68 IR18s since 2012, resulting in a combined total of 159 IndyCar chassis. IndyCar is currently contemplating whether to develop a new chassis with Dallara or continue modifying and using the existing DW12/IR18 models for the foreseeable future. The decision largely depends on the direction of the next internal combustion engine (ICE) and energy recovery system (ERS) formulas chosen by IndyCar and its engine suppliers. While the current plan involves retaining the 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 formula introduced in 2012, a shift to a larger high-voltage ERS package could prompt the development of a new chassis. If a new chassis is to accommodate a high-voltage battery, Dallara may need to introduce a redesigned car as early as 2027. Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles hinted at a synchronized launch of a new powertrain and chassis, suggesting that they may coincide in the future.
