Penske PC-24
Racing car
Racing car model
Category | CART IndyCar | ||||
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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 | ![]() ![]() | ||||
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. 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]