The Osella PA4 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 1976 and 1980. It was powered by a number of different engines, including the 2.0 L (120 cu in) BMW M12/7, 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. It scored a total of 8 wins, and 18 podiums. It was entered 82 times, to various different racing events. [1][2][3]

Osella PA4
CategoryGroup 6 (Sports 2000) prototype
Designer(s)Osella
Production1976-1980
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
Cosworth SCA
Cosworth FVA
Cosworth FVC
inline-four
Ferrari V8, 1598-2000 cc
TransmissionHewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive
Competition history
EntriesWinsPodiums
82818






References

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  1. ^ "Osella PA4". Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Photos of Osella PA4". Retrieved 8 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Osella PA4 Group 6 (1976)". Retrieved 8 June 2022.