The 2.4-liter internal combustion component is part of a fully electrified power unit scheduled to race in 2024.
Honda Performance Development
Honda rolled out the first on-track test of its 2.4-liter internal combustion engine power unit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course on Monday.
The initial test is the latest step as manufacturers Honda and Chevrolet continue development toward an electrified power unit that is scheduled to make its NTT IndyCar Series race debut in 2024. Scott Dixon, a six-time IndyCar champion and current Honda driver for Chip Ganassi Racing, is handling the driving duties at the two-day IMS test.
“This is an important step for HPD, Honda and IndyCar as the series moves into the electrified era, and it was a successful day,” said David Salters, HPD president and technical director, in a press release. “But there are many more steps to take before the full, hybrid power unit debuts in 2024.
“The all new 2.4-liter E85 bio-fueled engine has been designed, simulated, developed, dyno-tested, manufactured and assembled by the inspiring Honda men and women at HPD in California. We set ourselves these challenges to develop our people and technology here at HPD. We are very proud of the amazing team at HPD and our Honda challenging spirit. There is still a very, very long list of things to be accomplished before the power unit is tested in competition, but this is certainly a major milestone for everyone at Honda Performance Development.”
A second day of testing is planned for Tuesday.
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