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Osella PA2

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Osella PA2
CategoryGroup 5 (Sports 2000) prototype
Designer(s)Osella
Production1974-1975
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
EngineAbarth twin-cam
BMW M12/7 turbo
inline-four, 1981-2000 cc
TransmissionHewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive
Competition history
EntriesWinsPodiums
6336

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 2.0 L (120 cu in) 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

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