The Kuzma-Offenhauser, nicknamed the Dean Van Lines Special, was an open-wheel race car chassis designed and developed by automotive mechanic and engineer Eddie Kuzma for U.S.A.C. Indy car racing, between 1953 and 1965.[3][4][5][6]

Kuzma-Offenhauser (Dean Van Lines Special)[1][2]
CategoryU.S.A.C. IndyCar
Technical specifications
SuspensionIndependent suspension, tubular shock absorbers, coil springs
EngineOffenhauser 252–274 cu in (4.1–4.5 L) 16-valve, DOHC I4, naturally-aspirated, FR
Transmission2-speed manual
Power412 hp (307 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Weight1,550 lb (703.1 kg)
Competition history

References

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  1. ^ "1961 Ewing Dean Van Lines Special technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
  2. ^ "1964 Dean Van Lines Roadster". www.goodingco.com.
  3. ^ "The Dean Van Lines Special – 1953-1965 …". May 10, 2018.
  4. ^ "Ewing Dean Van Lines Special". July 22, 2021.
  5. ^ "Featured Exhibit - Dean Van Lines Special".
  6. ^ "1961 Ewing". RM Sotheby's.