Kurtis Kraft 500
| Category | AAA/U.S.A.C. IndyCar |
|---|---|
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Steel tube frame, aluminum body |
| Suspension | Leading/trailing link torsion bar suspension |
| Wheelbase | 96.5–98 in (2,451–2,489 mm) |
| Engine | Offenhauser 255–270 cu in (4.2–4.4 L) 16-valve, DOHC I4 naturally-aspirated FR Novi 183 cu in (3.0 L) 16-valve, 90° DOHC V8 supercharged FR FR |
| Transmission | Offenhauser 2/3-speed manual |
| Power | 325–480 hp (242–358 kW) @ 6000 rpm, 340 lb⋅ft (461 N⋅m) torque (Offenhauser engine) 450–734 hp (336–547 kW) @ 8000 rpm (Novi engine) |
| Weight | 1,500–1,919 lb (680.4–870.4 kg) |
| Tires | Firestone |
| Competition history | |
The Kurtis Kraft 500B, 500C, 500F, and 500G, are a series of open-wheel race cars, designed, developed and built by Kurtis Kraft, for AAA and U.S.A.C. Indy car racing, between 1948 and 1960.