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]

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

References

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  1. ^ "Hewland L.G.500 (4-Speed) and L.G.600 (5-Speed) Transaxle Gearbox" (PDF). Retrieved 3 June 2022.
  2. ^ Brown, Allen (7 October 2021). "King". OldRacingCars.com.
  3. ^ "1980 Penske PC7". conceptcarz.com.
  4. ^ "Featured Exhibit - Norton Penske PC7".
  5. ^ "1980 Penske PC7 | Santa Monica 2016". RM Sotheby's.
  6. ^ "Rick Mears". www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
  7. ^ https://www.penskeautomall.com/cars-gallery/
  8. ^ "The Penske PC7 Indycar". www.linkedin.com.