Engineering:Osella PA5

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Short description: Sports Prototype race car designed and built by Osella
Osella PA5
Osella PA5 BMW.jpg
CategoryGroup 6 (Sports 2000) prototype
Designer(s)Osella
Production1977-1981
Technical specifications
ChassisFiberglass aluminum monocoque with steel tubular rear subframe
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Single top links, twin lower links, Twin Radius arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar
EngineBMW M12/7 turbo
Cosworth BDG
Cosworth SCA
Cosworth FVA
Cosworth FVC
Hart 420R
inline-four
Ferrari V8, 1598-2000 cc
TransmissionHewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive
Weight1,300 lb (590 kg)
Competition history
EntriesWinsPodiums
98927

The Osella PA5 is a Group 6 (Sports 2000) prototype racing car designed, developed, and built by Osella, to compete in the World Sportscar Championship sports car racing series between 1977 and 1981. It was powered by a number of different engines, including the 2.0 L (120 cu in) BMW M12/7, Hart 420R, and the Cosworth BDG. The 1.6 L (98 cu in) and 1.8 L (110 cu in) Cosworth FVA and Cosworth FVC were also used. It was even powered by a Ferrari 2.0 V8 engine.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

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