Penske PC-7

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Penske PC-7
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Category CART IndyCar
Constructor Penske
Designer(s) Geoff Ferris
Predecessor Penske PC-6
Successor Penske PC-9
Technical specifications
Chassis Aluminum Monocoque
Suspension Inboard springs and Fox shocks front and rear, operated by top rocker arm with front and lower rear A arms of streamline tubing
Engine Cosworth DFX 2,650 cc (161.7 cu in) V8 80° Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Hewland L.G.500 [1] 4 speed manual
Weight1,550 lb (703.1 kg)
Fuel Methanol, supplied by Mobil
Tyres Goodyear Eagle Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.5-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15
Competition history
Notable entrants Penske Racing
Notable drivers Rick Mears
Bobby Unser

The Penske PC-7 is a CART open-wheel race car, designed by British designer Geoff Ferris at Penske Racing, which was constructed for competition in the 1979 season. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

References

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  2. Brown, Allen (7 October 2021). "King". OldRacingCars.com.
  3. "1980 Penske PC7". conceptcarz.com.
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  6. "Rick Mears". www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
  7. "Penske Car Gallery | Penske Automall". Archived from the original on 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  8. "The Penske PC7 Indycar". www.linkedin.com.