Penske PC-24 explained

Car Name:Penske PC-24
Category:CART IndyCar
Constructor:Penske.
Designer:Nigel Bennett
Predecessor:Penske PC-23
Successor:Penske PC-25
Team:Marlboro Team Penske
Hogan Penske Racing
Drivers: Al Unser Jr.
Emerson Fittipaldi
Chassis:Carbon-fiber monocoque
Length:49730NaN0
Wheelbase:29720NaN0
Track:Front: 17300NaN0
Rear: 16300NaN0
Engine Name:Mercedes-Benz IC 108C
Capacity:2.65L
Configuration:V8, vee angle 72 degrees, 2 valves per cylinder, pushrod system
Turbo/Na:single-turbocharged
Engine Position:Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Gears:6-speed
Type:sequential manual
Weight:703kg (1,550lb)
Fuel:Methanol supplied by 76
Lubricants:Mobil 1
Tyres:Goodyear Eagle Speedway Special Radial 25.5in x 9.5in x 15in (front)
27in x 14.5in x 15in (rear)
Debut:1995 Grand Prix of Miami
Races:17
Wins:5
Cons Champ:0
Drivers Champ:0
Teams Champ:0

The Penske PC-24 was an open-wheel CART racing car that competed in the 1995 IndyCar season with Marlboro Team Penske and Hogan Penske Racing. It was designed by Nigel Bennett. It scored a total of 5 wins that season; 4 wins for Al Unser Jr., and 1 win for Emerson Fittipaldi. It was powered by the,, Ilmor-designed and developed Mercedes-Benz IC108 engine.[1] [2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1995 Penske PC-24 Al Unser Jr.. formula143. 2022-06-04.
  2. Popular Mechanics. Popular Mechanics Magazine . Hearst Magazines. 0032-4558. 30. 2022-06-04.
  3. Web site: The A-Z of Racing Cars. dlg.speedfreaks.org. 2022-06-04.