Osella PA2 explained

Production:1974-1975
Designer:Osella
Chassis:Fiberglass aluminum monocoque with steel tubular rear subframe
Category:Group 5 (Sports 2000) prototype
Front Suspension:Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension:Single top links, twin lower links, Twin radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Engine Name:Abarth twin-cam
BMW M12/7 turbo
inline-four, 1981-2000 cc
Gearbox Name:Hewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive
Wins:3
Podiums:6
Entries:63

The Osella PA2 is a 2-liter Group 5 (Sports 2000) prototype racing car built by Osella, to compete in the World Sportscar Championship sports car racing series from 1974 to 1975, but was used in active competition IMSA GT Championship until the end of 1985. It was initially powered by either the Abarth twin-cam engine, or later, the BMW M12/7 Turbo engine.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] It scored a total of 3 wins, and 6 podiums. The type was entered 63 times.

References

  1. Web site: Bonhams : 1974 Abarth-Osella PA2 Sports Prototype Chassis no. PA2-013. www.bonhams.com.
  2. Web site: Abarth-Osella PA2 results. 17 June 2022.
  3. Web site: Abarth-Osella PA2 archive. 17 June 2022.
  4. Web site: Osella PA2 group 5 (1974) - Racing Cars. tech-racingcars.wikidot.com.
  5. Web site: Abarth-Osella PA2 (1974).
  6. Web site: 1983 Osella PA2/2000. www.classicdriver.com.