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# Wide Winged Sportscars
DeltaWing Racing Cars Concept at the Chicago Auto Show

By manzil | Published 2010-02-12 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deltawing-racing-cars
References: [indycar](http://www.indycar.com/news/?story_id=15744) & [deltawingracing](http://deltawingracing.com/)

The DeltaWing Racing Cars concept for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series has just been unveiled at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. It is being described as fuel-efficient, lightweight and high performance among [open wheel racing cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formula-e-gen4).

Its front wheels are much closer, and the DeltaWing Racing Cars [concept chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-race-car-concept) has a wider rear track with a single fin at the back. [Dallara Automobil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-vehicle), Swift Engineering and Lola are the design minds behind the DeltaWing Racing Cars concept, and it is expected to be quite a costly car.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 56% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Fuel-efficient Sportscars:** Opportunity for automakers to design and produce high-performance sportscars that prioritize fuel efficiency.
- **Lightweight Racing Cars:** Potential for manufacturers to develop lightweight, aerodynamic racing cars that enhance speed and performance.
- **Innovative Chassis Designs:** Opportunity for design firms to create unique chassis designs that improve stability and maneuverability in racing cars.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Automotive:** Automotive industry can explore and invest in technologies that promote fuel efficiency and lightweight construction for sportscars.
- **Motorsports:** Motorsports industry can adopt innovative chassis designs and lightweight construction techniques to enhance racing car performance.
- **Engineering and Design:** Engineering and design firms can collaborate with automakers to create cutting-edge sportscar designs that prioritize fuel efficiency and speed.

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