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Honda’s hard history

Earlier this year, Honda tested its all new, E85 biofuelled, 2.4-litre, twin-turbo V6 internal combustion engine that will power its IndyCars from 2024 onwards. The new motor has been built to similar specifications as the company’s 2.2-litre, twin-turbo V6 engines IndyCar currently runs. However, unlike the existing cars, the new PUs will form part of a hybrid system with a total output around 700bhp.

Honda’s development programme for the 2024 engine seems to be running smoothly but,

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