The G-Force GF05 is a racing car developed and produced by American manufacturer Élan Motorsport Technologies for Panoz, with original work having been performed by G-Force Technologies prior to its purchase by Panoz, for use in the Indy Racing League. G-Force was once again a constructor for the second generation of IRL cars. G-Force would famously again visit victory lane in the Indianapolis 500 in 2000 with Chip Ganassi Racing's Juan Pablo Montoya. Élan purchased G-Force in 2002, and the production of the chassis was moved to Braselton for its final season. The second-generation G-Force IRL chassis competed in the series from 2000 to 2002.[1][2][3][4]

G-Force GF05
CategoryIndy Racing League
ConstructorUnited States Élan Motorsport Technologies
United States G-Force Technologies
Designer(s)Paul Burgess
PredecessorG-Force GF01
SuccessorG-Force GF09
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque with honeycomb kevlar structure
SuspensionPushrod with multilink
Length4,877 mm (192 in)
Width1,968 mm (77 in) minimum
1,994 mm (79 in) maximum
Height965 mm (38 in)
Axle trackFront: 1,702–1,722 mm (67–68 in)
Rear: 1,613 mm (64 in)
Wheelbase3,048 mm (120 in), plus or minus 51.5 mm (2997-3100 mm (118-122 mm))
EngineOldsmobile (2000-2001)
Chevrolet (2002) 3.5–4.0 L (3,500–4,000 cc; 214–244 cu in) V8 90° naturally-aspirated, mid-engined, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionXtrac #P295 6-speed sequential manual gearbox (2000-2002) Adjustable spool type
Power650–700 hp (485–522 kW)
Weight1,565 lb (710 kg) on short, intermediate speedway oval and Indianapolis 500
1,640 lb (744 kg) on road and street courses
Including driver, fuel and all lubricants and coolants
Fuel100% fuel grade Ethanol
TyresFirestone Firehawk dry slick and rain treaded tires
O.Z. racing, BBS wheels
Competition history
Debut2000 Delphi Indy 200
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
37900
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
Target Chip Ganassi Racing Indy car

References

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  1. ^ "G-Force/Panoz Indycars".
  2. ^ "2000 G-force IRL Indy Car". 7 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Indianapolis Motor Speedway".
  4. ^ "IRL: Indy500: Paul Burgress wins Louis Schwitzer Award".
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