Colt 70

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Colt 70
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Category USAC IndyCar
Technical specifications
Engine Ford 159–255  cu in (2.6–4.2  L) TC/NA DOHC V8 [1] mid-engined
Transmission Hewland L.G.500 [2] 4-speed manual
Weight1,400 lb (640 kg)
Fuel Methanol
Tyres Firestone
Competition history
Notable entrants Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing
Notable drivers Flag of the United States.svg Al Unser
Debut 1970 Phoenix 150
Wins Poles
108

The Colt 70 was an open-wheel race car, based on the Lola T150, designed for USAC IndyCar racing, specifically the 1970 season. [3] It was driven by Al Unser, and successfully won the Indianapolis 500 that year. [4] [5] [6]

References

  1. ↑ "Indycar Championship". www.dlg.speedfreaks.org.
  2. ↑ "Hewland L. G. 500 (4-speed) and L. G. 600 (5-speed) Transaxle Gearbox – Maintenance and Overhaul Manual" (PDF). May 25, 2001. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Lola/Colt Ford – primotipo…". primotipo...
  4. ↑ Brown, Allen (December 29, 2022). "Colt 1970 Indy car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  5. ↑ "1970 PJ Colt '70 – Ford (Johnny Lightning "500" Spl) Al Unser". June 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ Kirby, Gordon (September 15, 2014). "Al Unser on his dominant years and more". Motor Sport Magazine.
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