Eagle MK-V

The Eagle MK-V is the third to last Eagle CART, and there first original chassis back after there inactivity after 1986. It was entered exclusively by Eagle, and only for the 1996 season, because it was unsuccessful, even though it had 2 races in which it scored points, and a further 2 other races where it finished 1 place down from points. The drivers were Juan Manuel Fangio II and P. J. Jones.

Eagle MK-V

Category	Indycar
Production	6
Predecessor	Eagle 86
Successor	Reynard 96I (Direct) Eagle 987 (Eagle)
Technical specifications
Engine	Toyota RV8A 2,650 cubic centimetres (162 cu in; 2.65 L) Longitudinal Turbocharged Mid-engine design
Transmission	Xtrac 5 and 6-speed Sequential
Power	719 brake horsepower (729 PS; 536 kW) 400 newton-metres (300 lbf⋅ft)
Weight	1,600 pounds (730 kg)
Competition history
Notable drivers	Juan Manuel Fangio II P. J. Jones
Entries Races Wins Podiums 37 16 0 0 Poles F/Laps 0 0

Not to be confused with Eagle Mk.5.

Development History

The Mk-V would be the first CART chassis developed by Eagle after being inactive after the 1986 CART Series. This new car, called the Mk-V would be a unique chassis, but would be structurally similar to the Reynard 94I. The CART would be almost completely untested before season, and during the season would prove to be extremely bad in the corners. The winning 96I would produce roughly 3,328 lb (1,510 kg) of Downforce at 175 mph (282 km/h), whereas the Mk-V would be making a maximum of 2,863 lb (1,299 kg) at 175 mph (282 km/h).^[1][2]

1996	Engine	Tires	Drivers	Driver number	MIA	RIO	SFR	LBH	NAZ	500	MIL	DET	POR	CLE	TOR	MCH	MDO	ROA	VAN	LAG
	Toyota RV8A V8 t	G	Juan Manuel Fangio II[3]	36	21	17	15	25	25	22	19	18	14	13	28	14	20	8	19	28
			P. J. Jones[4]	98						Wth	24	9	24	23	20	16	25	18	13	27