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Penske PC-24

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Penske PC-24
CategoryCART IndyCar
ConstructorPenske.
Designer(s)Nigel Bennett
PredecessorPenske PC-23
SuccessorPenske PC-25
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fiber monocoque
Length4,973 in (126,314 mm)
Axle trackFront: 1,730 in (43,942 mm)
Rear: 1,630 in (41,402 mm)
Wheelbase2,972 in (75,489 mm)
EngineMercedes-Benz IC 108C 2.65 L (2,650 cc; 162 cu in) V8, vee angle 72 degrees, 2 valves per cylinder, pushrod system single-turbocharged Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission6-speed sequential manual
Weight703 kg (1,550 lb)
FuelMethanol supplied by 76
LubricantsMobil 1
TyresGoodyear Eagle Speedway Special Radial 25.5in x 9.5in x 15in (front)
27in x 14.5in x 15in (rear)
Competition history
Notable entrantsMarlboro Team Penske
Hogan Penske Racing
Notable driversUnited States Al Unser Jr.
Brazil Emerson Fittipaldi
Debut1995 Grand Prix of Miami
RacesWins
175
Teams' Championships0
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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 2.65 L (162 cu in), 800 hp (600 kW), Ilmor-designed and developed Mercedes-Benz IC108 engine.[1][2][3]

References

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