Racing car model
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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 mid-engined | ||||
| Transmission | Hewland L.G.500 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. It was driven by Al Unser, and successfully won the Indianapolis 500 that year.
References
- "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.