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| Category | Group 6 (Sports 2000) prototype | ||||||
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| Designer(s) | Osella | ||||||
| Production | 1977-1981 | ||||||
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| Chassis | Fiberglass aluminum monocoque with steel tubular rear subframe | ||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar | ||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Single top links, twin lower links, Twin Radius arms, Coil springs over Dampers, Anti-roll bar | ||||||
| Engine | BMW M12/7 turbo Cosworth BDG Cosworth SCA Cosworth FVA Cosworth FVC Hart 420R inline-four Ferrari V8, 1598-2000 cc | ||||||
| Transmission | Hewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive | ||||||
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | ||||||
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The Osella PA5 is a Group 6 (Sports 2000) prototype racing car designed, developed, and built by Osella, to compete in the World Sportscar Championship sports car racing series between 1977 and 1981. It was powered by a number of different engines, including the 2.0 L (120 cu in) BMW M12/7, Hart 420R, and the Cosworth BDG. The 1.6 L (98 cu in) and 1.8 L (110 cu in) Cosworth FVA and Cosworth FVC were also used. It was even powered by a Ferrari 2.0 V8 engine.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
