Chaparral 2K Explained

Car Name:Chaparral 2K[1] [2] [3]
Category:CART IndyCar
Constructor:Chaparral
Designer:John Barnard
Chassis:Aluminum monocoque, fiberglass body
Front Suspension:Lower wishbones, top rockers, in-board coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension:Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll baD
Length:45720NaN0
Width:20320NaN0
Height:9650NaN0
Wheelbase:26920NaN0
Track:17020NaN0 (Front)
16000NaN0 (Rear)
Engine Name:Ford-Cosworth DFX
Capacity:2.65L
Configuration:90° V8
Turbo/Na:turbocharged
Engine Position:mid-engined
Gearbox Name:Weismann
Gears:4-speed
Fuel:Methanol
Tyres:Goodyear
Debut:1979 Arizona Republic/Jimmy Bryan 150

The Chaparral 2K is an open-wheel racing car chassis, designed and built by Lola Cars that competed in the CART open-wheel racing series, for competition in the 1979 IndyCar season, and competed until 1981. It famously won the 1980 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Johnny Rutherford.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1979 - 1981 Chaparral 2K Cosworth Specifications. Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. Web site: Car Profile – Chaparral Cars. Sports Car. Digest. April 24, 2008.
  3. Web site: 1980 Chaparral 2K. Steve. Natale. June 1, 2016.
  4. Web site: Petroleum Museum | Chaparral 2K. petroleummuseum.org.
  5. Web site:
    1. Focus – The Chaparral 2K Cosworth Indycar.
    . Louis. Quiniou. March 10, 2015.
  6. Web site: YOUR favorite racecars – 9. Chaparral 2K. July 3, 2014.