Penske PC-24
| Category | CART IndyCar | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constructor | Penske. | ||||
| Designer(s) | Nigel Bennett | ||||
| Predecessor | Penske PC-23 | ||||
| Successor | Penske PC-25 | ||||
| Technical specifications | |||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fiber monocoque | ||||
| Length | 4,973 in (126,314 mm) | ||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,730 in (43,942 mm) Rear: 1,630 in (41,402 mm) | ||||
| Wheelbase | 2,972 in (75,489 mm) | ||||
| Engine | Mercedes-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 | ||||
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential manual | ||||
| Weight | 703 kg (1,550 lb) | ||||
| 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) | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Notable entrants | Marlboro Team Penske Hogan Penske Racing | ||||
| Notable drivers |  Al Unser Jr.  Emerson Fittipaldi | ||||
| Debut | 1995 Grand Prix of Miami | ||||
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| Teams' Championships | 0 | ||||
| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||
| Drivers' Championships | 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. However, the chassis notably failed to qualify for the 1995 Indianapolis 500, with both Unser Jr. and Fittipaldi struggling to find pace on the high-speed oval circuit. 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
- ^ "1995 Penske PC-24 Al Unser Jr". formula143. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "Popular Mechanics". Popular Mechanics Magazine. Hearst Magazines: 30. ISSN 0032-4558. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "The A-Z of Racing Cars". dlg.speedfreaks.org. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
