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- Catanduva/SP
- mamelli7
The last car of the victorious team of the Indy / CART Formula with a chassis made by the own Penske and motor Mercedes (already surpassed in power by the Honda and Ford), since in 1999, the equipment used Penske chassis, baptized of PC-27B and Lola B 99/00, with the transition to the 2000 season, using the Reynard chassis and Honda engines, the most powerful combination, all to win the CART championship, achieved by Gil de Ferran.
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon-fiber monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbone, inboard spring/shock absorber units (operated by push rods)
Suspension (rear) Double wishbone, inboard spring/shock absorber units (operated by push rods)
Length 4,877 in (123,876 mm)
Width 1,994 in (50,648 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 IC108E 3.43 L (3,430 cc; 209 cu in) V8, pushrod system single turbocharged Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted
Transmission 6-speed 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)
Source: Penske PC-27
