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Penske PC6



Tuner
Country GB/USA
Year 1978
Engine Ford Cosworth DFX
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression
Bore 85.700
Stroke 57.300
Capacity (cc) 2644
Power (at revs) 650-800 HP/10000
Torque
Induction 1 Garrett turbo
Ignition Lucas
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer G. Ferris
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Shock absorbers
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2692
Front track (mm) 1549
Rear track (mm) 1575
Weight (kg) 694
Drive rear
Number of gears 4
Gearbox Hewland LG 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 151
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres
Rear tyres
Maximum speed (kph)

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