The Osella PA20 and Osella PA20/S are Group CN sports prototype race cars, designed, developed and built by Italian manufacturer Osella; which was first made in 1994. As per the Group CN rules of a displacement being no larger than 3.0 L (180 cu in), it is powered by a specially tuned and modified naturally-aspirated BMW S50B30 straight-six engine, producing between 370–400 hp (280–300 kW), and is capable of revving over 10,000 rpm. It weighs 605 kg (1,334 lb). It has competed mostly in timed hillcimb events and trials, but in its road racing career, it scored a total of 2 race wins, 4 podium finishes. It was briefly converted to a WSC, to comply with the FIA's regulations.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Osella PA20
CategoryGroup CN
ConstructorOsella
Production1994-2003
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 S50B30 3.0 L (180 cu in) I6
TransmissionHewland F.T.200 5-speed sequential, rear wheel drive
Power370–400 hp (280–300 kW)
Weight605 kg (1,334 lb)
Competition history
EntriesWinsPodiums
2824

References

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  1. ^ "Osella PA20". Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Osella PA20". Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  3. ^ "Osella Pa20/S BMW 3l #Chassis no.01# nat. HTP-Papers - Racecars44". February 26, 2022.
  4. ^ "OSELLA PA20 S".
  5. ^ "Osella PA20S BMW Gr. CN European Hill Climb Championship 2001". GTPlanet.
  6. ^ "Osella PA20/S Bmw 3000cc SOLD".