The Reynard 98I is an open-wheel racing car designed and built by Reynard Racing Cars that competed in the 1998 IndyCar season. It won the constructors' and drivers' titles later that year, being driven by Alex Zanardi.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Reynard 98I
CategoryCART IndyCar
ConstructorReynard Racing Cars
PredecessorReynard 97I
SuccessorReynard 99I
Technical specifications
Length190 in (4,826 mm)
Width78–80 in (1,981–2,032 mm)
Height37 in (940 mm)
Axle track68 in (1,727 mm) (Front)
68 in (1,727 mm) (Rear)
Wheelbase116 in (2,946 mm)
EngineHonda Indy V8 turbo
Mercedes-Benz IC108
Toyota RV8C
Ford/Cosworth XB 2.65 L (2,650 cc; 162 cu in) V8 mid-engined
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Power850–900 hp (630–670 kW)
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
FuelMethanol
TyresFirestone
Goodyear Eagle
Competition history
Debut1998 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami
Miami, Florida

References

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  1. ^ "Honda Championship Auto Racing Highlights". April 2002.
  2. ^ https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2017/12/05/bobby-rahal-donates-his-last-raced-reynard-98i-champ-car-to-the-petersen-museum [bare URL]
  3. ^ "Reynard Honda CART 1996 - 2001".
  4. ^ "Formula One vs Indycar".
  5. ^ http://www.dlg.speedfreaks.org/archive/cars/reynard/autos/4664.php
  6. ^ "Champcar World Series".