Engineering:Penske PC-7

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Penske PC-7
1979 Penske PC-7, driven by Bobby Unser, on display
CategoryCART IndyCar
ConstructorPenske
Designer(s)Geoff Ferris
PredecessorPenske PC-6
SuccessorPenske PC-9
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum Monocoque
SuspensionInboard springs and Fox shocks front and rear, operated by top rocker arm with front and lower rear A arms of streamline tubing
EngineCosworth DFX 2,650 cc (161.7 cu in) V8 80° Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland L.G.500[1] 4 speed manual
Weight1,550 lb (703.1 kg)
FuelMethanol, supplied by Mobil
TyresGoodyear Eagle Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.5-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15
Competition history
Notable entrantsPenske Racing
Notable driversRick 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]

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