Colt 70
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| Category | USAC IndyCar | ||||
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| Technical specifications | |||||
| Engine | Ford 159–255 cu in (2.6–4.2 L) TC/NA DOHC V8[1] mid-engined | ||||
| Transmission | Hewland L.G.500[2] 4-speed manual | ||||
| Weight | 1,400 lb (640 kg) | ||||
| Fuel | Methanol | ||||
| Tyres | Firestone | ||||
| Competition history | |||||
| Notable entrants | Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing | ||||
| Notable drivers |  Al Unser | ||||
| Debut | 1970 Phoenix 150 | ||||
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The Colt 70 was an open-wheel race car, based on the Lola T150, designed for USAC IndyCar racing, specifically the 1970 season.[3] It was driven by Al Unser, and successfully won the Indianapolis 500 that year.[4][5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Indycar Championship". www.dlg.speedfreaks.org.
- ^ "Hewland L. G. 500 (4-speed) and L. G. 600 (5-speed) Transaxle Gearbox – Maintenance and Overhaul Manual" (PDF). May 25, 2001. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "Lola/Colt Ford – primotipo…". primotipo...
- ^ Brown, Allen (December 29, 2022). "Colt 1970 Indy car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
- ^ "1970 PJ Colt '70 – Ford (Johnny Lightning "500" Spl) Al Unser". June 12, 2021.
- ^ Kirby, Gordon (September 15, 2014). "Al Unser on his dominant years and more". Motor Sport Magazine.