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]

Colt 70
CategoryUSAC IndyCar
Technical specifications
EngineFord 159–255 cu in (2.6–4.2 L) TC/NA DOHC V8[1] mid-engined
TransmissionHewland L.G.500[2] 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

References

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  1. ^ "Indycar Championship". www.dlg.speedfreaks.org.
  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.