Penske PC-6
Category | USAC/CART IndyCar |
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Constructor | Penske |
Designer(s) | Geoff Ferris |
Predecessor | Penske PC-5 |
Successor | Penske PC-7 |
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 4 speed manual |
Power | 800 hp (600 kW) |
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 Tom Sneva Mario Andretti |
The Penske PC-6 is a USAC and CART open-wheel race car, designed by British designer Geoff Ferris at Penske Racing, which was constructed for competition in the 1978 season. It also notably successfully won the 1979 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Rick Mears.