1968 AAR Eagle 68
Quick Specs
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4.2-Liter Ford V8.
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N/A
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180 mph (est.)
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INDYCAR.
Don’t Fix What Ain’t Broken
Motor racing can advance technology in two ways: incremental progress or radical change. The 1968 Indianapolis 500 exemplified this with fierce competition between the conventional yet highly refined piston-powered AAR Eagle 68 and the radical turbine-powered Lotus 56. The turbine car led most of the race but ultimately suffered reliability issues with just nine laps remaining, ceding victory to the #3 Eagle 68 driven by Bobby Unser. This victory spotlighted the critical nature of reliability in automotive engineering and the role of racing as a stress test for new technologies.
Courtesy of the Gurney Family Collection
This vehicle featured in the ‘Driven to Win’ exhibit.
1968 AAR Eagle 68-405 #48 Gallery
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