Colt 70

Colt 70
CategoryUSAC IndyCar
Technical specifications
EngineFord 159–255 cu in (2.6–4.2 L) TC/NA DOHC V8 mid-engined
TransmissionHewland L.G.500 4-speed manual
Weight1,400 lb (640 kg)
FuelMethanol
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsVel's Parnelli Jones Racing
Notable driversUnited States Al Unser
Debut1970 Phoenix 150
WinsPoles
108

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

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  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "Lola/Colt Ford – primotipo…". primotipo...
  4. ↑ Brown, Allen (December 29, 2022). "Colt 1970 Indy car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
  5. ↑ "1970 PJ Colt '70 – Ford (Johnny Lightning "500" Spl) Al Unser". June 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ Kirby, Gordon (September 15, 2014). "Al Unser on his dominant years and more". Motor Sport Magazine.