| Open-wheel car | |
|---|---|
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| Classification | Vehicle |
| Application | Recreation, sports |
| Fuel source | Gasoline, electric, hydrogen |
| Powered | Yes |
| Self-propelled | Yes |
| Wheels | 4–6 |
| Aerofoils | Optional |
| Axles | 2–4 |
| Inventor | Ray Harroun |
An open-wheel car is a car with the wheels outside the car's main body, and usually having only one seat. Open-wheel cars contrast with street cars, sports cars, stock cars, and touring cars, which have their wheels below the body or inside fenders. Open-wheel cars are built both for road racing and oval track racing. Open-wheel cars licensed for use on public roads (street legal), such as the Ariel Atom, are uncommon, as they are often impractical for everyday use.[1]
- ^ Eric Brandt (11 July 2018). "Ariel Atom 4 Roadster Unveiled Packing 320-HP Honda Type R Engine". The Drive. Retrieved 9 August 2018.