Eagle 997

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Eagle 997
Category IndyCar
Designer(s) Mark Page
Predecessor Eagle 987
Technical specifications
Engine Toyota RV8D and E 2,650 cubic centimetres (162 cu in) V8 Single Turbo Mid engine, RWD
Torque 625 newton-metres (461 lbf⋅ft)
Transmission Xtrac 6-speed Manual
Power900 brake horsepower (670 kW) @ 10,300 rpm
480 pound force-feet (650 N⋅m)
Weight1,550 pounds (700 kg)
Tires Goodyear
Competition history
Notable drivers Flag of the United States.svg Alex Barron
Flag of Brazil.svg Gualter Salles
Flag of Brazil.svg Raul Boesel
Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Montermini
Debut 1999 Miami Grand Prix
Last season 1999 CART season
EntriesRacesWins Podiums
202000
Poles F/Laps Titles
000
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Eagle 997 was the final built CART chassis by Eagle. [1]

CART/Champ car results

YearTiresDriversNo.1234567891011121314151617181920Ref
1999 MIA MOT LBH NAZ RIO GAT MIL POR CLE ROA TOR MCH DET MDO CHI VAN LAGHOU SRF FON
G Flag of the United States.svg Alex Barron 361517239231614 [2]
Flag of Brazil.svg Gualter Salles 27132025151118 [3]
Flag of Brazil.svg Raul Boesel 1217 [4]
Flag of Italy.svg Andrea Montermini 11242315 [5]

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