Osella PA6/PA7

Osella PA6/PA7
CategoryGroup 6 (Sports 2000) prototype
Designer(s)Osella
Production1978-1982
Technical specifications
ChassisFiberglass 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
EngineBMW M12/7 turbo
Cosworth BDG (PA6 only)
Cosworth FVA (PA6 only)
inline-four cylinder, 1,598–2,000 cc (97.5–122.0 cu in)
TransmissionHewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive
Competition history
EntriesWinsPodiums
1752047
1978 Osella BMW PA6

The Osella PA6 and Osella PA7 are 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 1978 and 1982. It was powered by a number of different engines, including the 2.0 L (120 cu in) BMW M12/7 and the Cosworth BDG, and the 1.6 L (98 cu in) Cosworth FVA was also used. After retiring from sports car racing, these cars later competed in hillclimb racing.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

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