Penske PC-9 explained
| Car Name: | Penske PC-9
Penske PC-9B |
| Category: | CART IndyCar |
| Constructor: | Penske |
| Designer: | Geoff Ferris |
| Successor: | Penske PC-10 |
| Team: | Penske Racing |
| 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 Name: | Cosworth DFX |
| Capacity: | 26501NaN1 |
| Configuration: | V8 80° |
| Engine Position: | Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted |
| Gearbox Name: | Hewland L.G.500[1] 4 speed |
| Weight: | 15501NaN1 |
| Fuel: | Methanol, supplied by Mobil |
| Tyres: | Goodyear Eagle Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.5-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15 |
The Penske PC-9 and Penske PC-9B are USAC and CART open-wheel race car chassis, designed by British designer Geoff Ferris at Penske Racing, which was constructed for competition in the 1980 and 1981 IndyCar seasons, as well as the 1980 season and 1981–82 USAC Champ Car seasons. It also notably successfully won the 1981 Indianapolis 500, being driven by Bobby Unser.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Notes and References
- Web site: Hewland L.G.500 (4-Speed) and L.G.600 (5-Speed) Transaxle Gearbox. 3 June 2022.
- Web site: Penske Car Gallery . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619165723/https://www.penskeautomall.com/cars-gallery/ . 2024-06-19 . 2024-11-09 . Penske Automall.
- Web site: Bobby Unser . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220527215209/https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/history/people-of-ims/indianapolis-500-drivers/bobby-unser . 27 May 2022 . www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
- Web site: » The Gould Charge Penske PC9 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324021933/https://media.imsmuseum.org/thegouldchargepenskepc9/ . 2023-03-24 . IMSM Media.
- Web site: February 28, 2013 . Tony Matthews Cutaway: Penske PC9 . Mac's Motor City Garage.
- Web site: 1981 Penske PC9B Cosworth - Images, Specifications and Information. Ultimatecarpage.com.
- Web site: Penske Racing Media Site - Team Penske Media Guide. media.teampenske.com.
- Web site: Bobby Unser, and the Indy 500 that was Won Three Times. May 9, 2021.
