Prelude To The Dream

Dirt Late Model Cars

Participants in the Prelude to the Dream pilot Dirt Late Model cars.  Late Model cars are usually the highest class of stock cars in grassroots racing.  There are several different types of Late Model race cars, one of which is the Dirt Late Model car.  The Dirt Late Model is the equivalent of a NASCAR Sprint Cup series car on dirt and is the most popular of all race cars in the country.  Below is a comparison between a retail production Chevrolet Impala, Sprint Cup Series Chevrolet Impala and a Dirt Late Model car.
                                                                                                 
                                                                                                    
   
    Production
Chevy Impala
Stewart-Haas Racing
Chevy Impala
Prelude to the Dream
Late Model
Exterior
  1. Wheelbase
  2. Length
  3. Width
  4. Height
  5. Tread-Front
  6. Tread-Rear
  7. Curb Weight
  1. 110.5 inches
  2. 200.4 inches
  3. 72.9 inches
  4. 58.7 inches
  5. 62.4 inches
  6. 61.5 inches
  7. 3,712.4 pounds
  1. 110 inches
  2. 198.5 inches
  3. 74.0 inches
  4. 53.5 inches
  5. 61.5 inches
  6. 61.5 inches
  7. 3,400 pounds
  1. 103 inches
  2. 209.5 inches
  3. 90.0 inches
  4. 50.0 inches
  5. 71.125 inches
  6. 67.250 inches
  7. 2,300 pounds
Chassis
  1. Design
  2. Type
  3. Suspension-Front
  4. Suspension-Rear
  5. Steering
  6. Brakes
  7. Wheels
  8. Front Tires
  9. Rear Tires
  1. Front-wheel drive
  2. Unitized body
  3. Independent, MacPherson struts
  4. Independent, MacPherson struts
  5. Power rack-and-pinion
  6. Four-wheel disc with power assist
  7. 18 inches x 7 inches
  8. Goodyear P235/50R18 W-rated
  9. Goodyear P235/50R18 W-rated
  1. Rear-wheel drive
  2. Tube-frame
  3. Independent, twin control arms
  4. Full floating axle
  5. Recirculating ball
  6. Four-wheel disc
  7. 9.5 inches x 15 inches
  8. Goodyear 28 x 12 x 15 inches
  9. Goodyear 28 x 12 x 15 inches
  1. Rear-wheel drive
  2. Tube-frame
  3. Independent, twin control arms
  4. Four-link full floating axle
  5. Power rack-and-pinion
  6. Four-wheel disc
  7. 14 inches x 15 inches
  8. Hoosier 90 x 11 x 15 inches
  9. Hoosier 92 x 11 x 15 inches
Engine
  1. Type
  2. Displacement
  3. Compression Ratio
  4. Induction System
  5. Horsepower
  6. Torque
  1. V-8
  2. 5.3L 5328cc (325 cubic inches)
  3. 10:1
  4. Sequential fuel injection
  5. 303 hp @ 5,600 rpm
  6. 323 ft. lbs. @ 4,400 rpm
  1. Cast Iron V-8
  2. 358 cubic inches
  3. 12:1
  4. 830 cfm 4-barrel
  5. 850 hp @ 9,000 rpm
  6. 550 ft. lbs. @ 7,500 rpm
  1. Aluminum V-8
  2. 430 cubic inches
  3. 14.5:1
  4. 750 cfm 4-barrel
  5. 850 hp @ 7,500 rpm
  6. 650 ft. lbs. @ 7,500 rpm
Transmission
  1. Type
  1. 4-speed automatic
  1. 4-speed manual
  1. 2-speed direct drive
Capacities
  1. Fuel System
  2. Oil System
  3. Passenger(s)
  1. 17.5 gallons (87-94 octane, unleaded)
  2. 6 quarts
  3. 5-6
  1. 18 gallons (112 octane, unleaded)
  2. 20 quarts
  3. 1
  1. 28 gallons (114 octane, unleaded)
  2. 18 quarts
  3. 1
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