Swift 010.c

Last updated
Category CART IndyCar
Constructor Swift Engineering
Designer(s) David Bruns
Predecessor Swift 009.c
Successor Swift 011.c
Technical specifications
Chassis carbon fiber monocoque
Engine Ford-XD
Toyota RV8D 2,650 cc (161.7 cu in) V8 Turbo
Weight1,500 lb (680.4 kg)
Fuel Methanol
Tyres Goodyear Eagle
Firestone Firehawk
Competition history
Notable entrants Newman-Haas Racing
Della Penna Motorsports
Patrick Racing
Team Gordon
Notable drivers Flag of the United States.svg Michael Andretti
Flag of Brazil.svg Christian Fittipaldi
Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno
Flag of the United States.svg Richie Hearn
Flag of the United States.svg Robby Gordon
Flag of Denmark.svg Jan Magnussen
Flag of the United States.svg P. J. Jones
Debut 1999 Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami
First win 1999 Motorola 300
Last win 1999 Texaco/Havoline 200
Last event 1999 Marlboro 500
RacesWins Poles F/Laps Titles
192100
Constructors' Championships2nd

The Swift 010.c was the third CART chassis designed and built by Swift Engineering. Newman-Haas Racing, Patrick Racing, Team Gordon, and Della Penna Motorsports entered the chassis during the 1999 CART season. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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