Penske PC-7

Penske PC-7

Category	CART IndyCar
Constructor	Penske
Designer	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
Weight	1,550 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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