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Eagle 70

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Eagle 70
CategoryUSAC IndyCar
ConstructorUnited States AAR
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminum monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Lower wishbones, top links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
EngineOffenhauser 159 cu in (2.6 L) turbocharged DOHC I4 mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive[1]
TransmissionHewland L.G.500[2] 4-speed manual
Weight1,442 lb (654 kg)
FuelMethanol
BrakesGirling ventilated discs, 305mm (12 in) (fr/r)
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll American Racers
Notable driversUnited States Dan Gurney
Debut1970 Phoenix 150
WinsPoles
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The Eagle 70 was an open-wheel race car developed and built by Dan Gurney's All American Racers team, designed to compete in USAC IndyCar racing, starting in the 1970 season.[3]

References[edit]

  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. ^ Brown, Allen (April 21, 2023). "Eagle 1970 Indy car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.