Dallara

What Dallara does

Dallara Group S.r.l. is an Italian privately held motorsport engineering company founded in 1972 by Giampaolo Dallara in Varano de' Melegari (Parma). It designs, engineers, and manufactures racing chassis as the sole or exclusive supplier for NTT IndyCar (since 2008, with the DW12 from 2012 to be succeeded by the IR-28 in 2028), FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3, Indy NXT, Super Formula, and Super Formula Lights. It also builds LMDh hypercar chassis for OEM programs including Cadillac (with Jota Sport), BMW (M Hybrid V8), and McLaren (2027 WEC). The company is organized into three business units—Racing, Automotive, and Aerospace—plus a Special Projects division, with expertise services spanning aerodynamics (wind tunnel and CFD), vehicle dynamics, lightweight composite materials (via Dallara Compositi), digital and electronics systems, and prototyping/testing. Approximately 900+ employees operate globally, with ~100 in Speedway, Indiana near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Dallara monetizes through multiple streams: chassis hardware sales to racing teams and championships (estimated $800K-$1M per IndyCar chassis), engineering consultancy services to automotive manufacturers and aerospace clients, road car production under the Dallara Stradale and DallaraEXP sub-brands, simulator systems (Dynisma DMG-360XY), licensing and technical partnerships, and motorsport experiences via the Dallara Academy (Italy) and Dallara Experience Hub (Indiana). Recent strategic moves include the 2026 IR-28 launch, the McLaren LMDh chassis win (2025), an IBM AI/quantum partnership for aerodynamic simulation, a Conflux Technology hydrogen propulsion study, and Dynisma simulator deployments. Andrea Pontremoli serves as CEO and Partner alongside founder Giampaolo Dallara as President.

Name

Dallara

Legal name

Dallara Group S.r.l.

Website

https://dallara.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dallara is an Italian motorsport engineering firm (founded 1972, ~900+ employees) that designs and manufactures racing chassis as the sole supplier for IndyCar, Formula 2, Formula 3, Super Formula, and Indy NXT, and builds LMDh hypercar chassis for Cadillac, BMW, and McLaren.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Racing Car Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Chassis Modules & Corner Assemblies (Complete Corner/Chassis Module Integration) (IMACAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ), Steering Systems & Components (Columns/Racks/EPS Pumps & Motors) (IMACAIAB), Motorsports Support & Feeder Series (Developmental Championships) (MPAKAGAH)

Keywords

• Racing car manufacturing
• Motorsport chassis design
• High-performance engineering
• Vehicle dynamics testing
• Composite materials design

Headquarters

HQ city

Indiana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Racing Car Manufacturing and Sales: Dallara designs, engineers and manufactures racing cars for top-tier motorsport championships. Revenue comes from selling chassis to racing teams and championships.
2. Engineering Consultancy Services: Dallara provides engineering consulting to automotive manufacturers and racing teams, leveraging expertise acquired in motorsport for road vehicles and aerospace applications.
3. Dallara Stradale Road Car: Production and sale of the Dallara Stradale, a lightweight sports car representing over 50 years of racing experience in a road-legal format.
4. Simulator Systems and Experience Services: Dallara operates the Experience Hub for motorsport experiences and provides simulator systems to teams and manufacturers.
5. Licensing and Technical Partnerships: Dallara licenses its technology and expertise to manufacturers and maintains exclusive supplier relationships with racing championships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dallara designs, engineers, and manufactures high-performance racing chassis as the exclusive supplier for major championships including IndyCar, Indy NXT, Formula 2, Formula 3, and Super Formula, and produces LMDh hypercar chassis for manufacturers such as Cadillac, BMW, and McLaren. It also provides engineering consultancy in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, composite materials, digital/electronics, and prototyping/testing, and sells the road-legal Dallara Stradale and DallaraEXP sports cars.

Product overview

Dallara is a world-leading racing and high-performance vehicle manufacturer organized into three business units: Racing (chassis and vehicle engineering), Automotive (consulting and road vehicles), and Aerospace (composite components). The Racing division serves as sole chassis supplier for multiple championships including IndyCar, Indy NXT, Formula 2, Formula 3, and Super Formula, while also supplying LMDh hypercar chassis to manufacturers like Cadillac, BMW, and McLaren. The company offers engineering expertise services in aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, lightweight materials, digital & electronics, and prototyping/testing. Road vehicles include the Dallara Stradale and DallaraEXP. Educational initiatives include the Dallara Academy in Italy and Dallara Experience Hub in Indiana, USA. Recent technology initiatives include IBM AI-powered aerodynamic design optimization and Dynisma high-fidelity driving simulators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dallara Stradale: Road-legal sports car synthesizing 50+ years of racing experience, positioned as a lightweight, pure mechanical driving experience.
• Dallara EXP
• Dallara Academy
• Dallara Experience Hub

Quantifiable outcome

• Aerodynamic evaluation time reduced from hours to approximately 10 seconds per configuration using AI models
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• HelixcoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2026British company Helix provides the hybrid system for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES IR-28. Helix designs advanced electric propulsion systems with F1 and Formula E client portfolio, providing the hybrid unit that will be housed within the transmission bell housing between the engine and gearbox.
• BOLD TechnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2026BOLD Technology supplies the battery-based Energy Storage System (ESS) for the IR-28, providing 14 times the energy storage capacity of current supercapacitor systems. Headquartered at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with expansion in Michigan, USA, BOLD develops battery systems for F1, aerospace, and defense applications.
• XtraccoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 2026Xtrac has been the exclusive transmission supplier for INDYCAR since 2000 and partners with Helix for the new IR-28 transmission. Xtrac developed the new P1439 transmission saving 25 pounds (11 kg) compared to the current unit, integrated with the Helix hybrid system.
• DynismacoreTechnology or Integration · 8 July 2026Dynisma named Technical Partner of Dallara following a multi-million, multi-simulator deal for DMG-360XY Driver-in-the-Loop motion systems. Two identical simulator platforms will be installed at Dallara facilities in Italy (Q4 2026) and Indianapolis, USA (Q1 2027). The DMG-360XY features ultra-low latency under 5ms, over 100Hz response, and continuous 360-degree yaw rotation.
• Conflux TechnologystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Dallara and Conflux Technology initiated a technical study on liquid hydrogen for future endurance hydrogen racing class. The partnership focuses on developing an advanced heat exchanger for liquid hydrogen evaporation, leveraging Conflux's additive manufacturing expertise for complex internal geometries and cryogenic thermal management.
• IBMcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 April 2026IBM and Dallara collaborate on developing physics-based AI foundation models for high-performance vehicle aerodynamic design. IBM's Gauge-Invariant Spectral Transformer (GIST) neural operator is trained on Dallara's proprietary simulation data, demonstrating potential to reduce aerodynamic simulation time from hours to seconds. The partnership also explores quantum computing applications for enhanced simulation workflows.
• McLarencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025McLaren selected Dallara to build the chassis for its LMDh Hypercar program targeting the 2027 World Endurance Championship. McLaren's Project Endurance customer track variant (30-35 units, seven figures) will be developed in collaboration with Dallara, with United Autosports operating the race program.
• United AutosportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025United Autosports partners with McLaren to field LMDh cars in the 2027 WEC season as part of McLaren's endurance racing program built on Dallara chassis.
• Cadillac (General Motors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallara supplies chassis for Cadillac's WEC and IMSA Hypercar programs. Cadillac operates with British squad Jota Sport and achieved 4th place at 2024 Le Mans, leading 184 of 288 laps. GM's involvement across F1, IndyCar, NASCAR, and WEC creates technical expertise sharing.
• BMWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallara provides chassis and engineering support for BMW's participation in WEC and IMSA championships as part of the M Hybrid V8 program.
• ChevroletcoreTechnology or IntegrationChevrolet supplies 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engines for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES with up to 760 horsepower output. Chevrolet has won 16 constructor championships and 13 Indianapolis 500 races with IndyCar.
• HondacoreTechnology or IntegrationHonda supplies 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 HRC hybrid engines for IndyCar IR-28, produced in the USA. Honda has been a key IndyCar partner for over 30 years, contributing to the championship's growth and competitiveness.
• Purdue UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallara formalizes motorsports engineering program at Purdue University located at the Dallara IndyCar Factory near Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The partnership provides hands-on experience in motorsports engineering and strengthens the talent pipeline.
• MUNER (Motor Valley University of Emilia Romagna)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership in Italy connecting Dallara with the Motor Valley educational ecosystem for motorsport engineering talent development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Prodrive: Prodrive is a UK motorsport engineering company that builds race cars (e.g., Aston Martin Vantage GT3/GTE), develops vehicle dynamics, and provides OEM engineering services. Comparable to Dallara in its B2B motorsport engineering consultancy, OEM program support, and prototype/road car crossover capabilities.
• Tatuus: Tatuus is an Italian racing car manufacturer producing spec chassis for FIA Formula 4 and Formula Regional championships, as well as USF Pro series in North America. Direct peer to Dallara's F2/F3/Indy NXT spec-chassis business, with similar Italian motorsport engineering heritage and customer base of entry-level single-seater teams.
• M-Sport: M-Sport is a motorsport engineering firm that develops and builds Ford World Rally Championship cars and provides engineering services to OEMs. Directly comparable to Dallara in motorsport chassis manufacturing, OEM engineering services, and composite/lightweight materials expertise, though focused on rally rather than circuit racing.
• Ligier Automotive: Ligier supplies spec chassis for several FIA series including LMP2 and Formula Regional, and has partnered with manufacturers on LMDh-class programs. Comparable to Dallara in its spec-chassis franchise model, endurance racing chassis work, and lightweight composite manufacturing capability.
• Multimatic: Multimatic is a motorsport engineering and specialty vehicle manufacturer that supplies LMDh chassis (e.g., for Ford), produces Ford GT and Mustang GT4 race cars, and offers vehicle dynamics engineering services. Directly comparable to Dallara across hypercar chassis supply, OEM engineering services, and motorsport-focused composites.
• Oreca: Oreca is a French racing car manufacturer and exclusive supplier of LMP2 and LMP3 chassis, plus Formula 4 chassis in select series. Like Dallara, Oreca designs and builds complete spec chassis for FIA-sanctioned championships and supplies multiple endurance racing programs, making it a direct competitor in spec-chassis supply and endurance prototype engineering.

Emerging players

• BR Engineering: BR Engineering is a Russian-based motorsport engineering firm with prototype and single-seater experience. Comparable to Dallara as a smaller competitor in prototype racing engineering, though with a narrower geographic footprint and limited exclusive championship-supply position.
• Riley Technologies: Riley Technologies is a US motorsport engineering firm specializing in prototype and GT race car development, with experience in Multimatic/Dallara-adjacent endurance programs. Comparable to Dallara as a smaller, US-based motorsport engineering peer with prototype chassis and aerodynamics capabilities.

Others

• McLaren Automotive: McLaren Automotive is both a Dallara customer (LMDh chassis for 2027 WEC) and a comparable high-performance road car manufacturer with engineering services. Selected as a peer because the relationship is symbiotic (Dallara builds chassis for McLaren programs) and because McLaren's road car and engineering business model parallels Dallara's Automotive business unit.

Broad incumbents

• Honda Performance Development (HPD): HPD is Honda's North American motorsport subsidiary that designs and builds Acura ARX-06 LMDh chassis (competing against Dallara-built entries) and supports IndyCar engine programs. Comparable as a manufacturer-aligned spec chassis competitor in endurance racing and as a Dallara customer/partner in IndyCar through Honda engine supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DallaraGroup
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/DallaraGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/DallaraGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dallara-automobili
• Instagraminstagram.com/dallaragroup

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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