The Reynard 99I is an open-wheel racing car designed and built by Reynard Racing Cars that competed in the 1999 IndyCar season. It was extremely dominant winning 18 out of the 20 races that season, including the season-opener at Miami. It later won both the constructors' and drivers' titles later that year, being driven by Juan Pablo Montoya.[1][2][3][4]

Reynard 99I
CategoryCART IndyCar
ConstructorReynard Racing Cars
PredecessorReynard 98I
SuccessorReynard 2KI
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 RV8D
Ford/Cosworth XD 2.65 L (2,650 cc; 162 cu in) V8 mid-engined
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weight1,550 lb (700 kg)
FuelMethanol
TyresFirestone Firehawk
Goodyear Eagle
Competition history
Debut1999 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami
Miami, Florida

References

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  1. ^ "Reynard Racing Cars – Adrian Reynard".
  2. ^ "Adrian Reynard: What I'd do Differently". 27 June 2013.
  3. ^ "1999 Honda Reynard Champ Car".
  4. ^ "CART: A season review of the 1999 FedEx Championship Series". 9 November 2018.