Osella PA5

The Osella PA5 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 1977 and 1981. It was powered by a number of different engines, including the 2.0 L (120 cu in) BMW M12/7, Hart 420R, 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.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]}

Osella PA5

Category	Group 6 (Sports 2000) prototype
Designer(s)	Osella
Production	1977-1981
Technical specifications
Chassis	Fiberglass 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
Engine	BMW M12/7 turbo Cosworth BDG Cosworth SCA Cosworth FVA Cosworth FVC Hart 420R inline-four Ferrari V8, 1598-2000 cc
Transmission	Hewland F.G.400 5-speed manual, rear wheel drive
Weight	1,300 lb (590 kg)
Competition history
Entries Wins Podiums 98 9 27