The Watson Indy Roadster was an open-wheel race car chassis designed and developed by automotive mechanic and engineer A. J. Watson for U.S.A.C. Indy car racing, between 1956 and 1964.[4][5][6]
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| Category | U.S.A.C. IndyCar |
|---|---|
| Technical specifications | |
| Suspension | Solid axles and torsion bar suspension, dual shock absorbers |
| Length | 186 in (4,724.4 mm) |
| Width | 58 in (1,473.2 mm) |
| Height | 44 in (1,117.6 mm) |
| Axle track | 52 in (1,320.8 mm) (front) 54 in (1,371.6 mm) (rear) |
| Wheelbase | 96 in (2,438.4 mm) |
| Engine | Offenhauser 255–270 cu in (4.2–4.4 L) 16-valve, DOHC I4, naturally-aspirated, FR |
| Transmission | Offenhauser[3] 2-speed manual |
| Power | > 425–450 hp (317–336 kW) @ 6000 rpm 550 lb⋅ft (746 N⋅m) torque |
| Weight | 1,550 lb (703.1 kg) |
| Competition history | |
References
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- ^ "1963 Watson Indy Roadster technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
- ^ "1963 Watson Indianapolis Roadster". www.goodingco.com.
- ^ "1963 Watson Indy Roadster". www.classicdriver.com.
- ^ "1960 Watson Indianapolis Roadster | The Andrews Collection". RM Sotheby's.
- ^ "1960 Watson Indy Roadster for sale: Anamera". www.finecars.cc.