Well, the Car of Tomorrow (COT), after a 5 year development to production to use design timeframe is making it's debut this weekend. The primary consideration for the redesign is safety innovations, followed by performance and competition equalizations & cost efficiency for the teams.
The COT will have one shape, regardelss of the make. That also means just one test template for NASCAR to deploy now. We no longer have different body types / shapes from the different manufacturers.
According to NASCAR, the car will have reduced aero dependence, a detachable rear wing, a more upright windshield, the air intake is now below the bumper & the front bumper is more box like for more increased drag.
More importantly, the safety features include: The drivers seat has been moved 4 inches further into the middle of the car, the roll cage moved 3 inches back & the car itself is 2 inches taller and 4 inches wider. This allows more crushability to be incorporated into the car & more space for the driver. The cars exhaust has been rerouted out the right side of the car, diverting heat away from the driver. The fuel cell is stronger, and smaller. 17 3/4 gallons, down from 22.
And that is the gist of the COT.
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