Overview
- Thorough on-track testing will commence in early 2026 to validate performance on superspeedways, ovals, street courses and road circuits ahead of the 2028 launch.
- Dallara remains the exclusive chassis builder with Xtrac supplying transmissions and Performance Friction Corporation providing brake components.
- Engineers plan to shave 85 to 100 pounds from the chassis—led by a 25-pound gearbox weight cut—to boost acceleration and handling.
- The new powertrain features a 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 complemented by extended hybrid deployment for increased torque and horsepower.
- Safety enhancements include an ergonomic driver cockpit, an integrated aeroscreen and a reinforced roll hoop to improve impact protection.