Osella PA21

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Osella PA21
CategoryGroup CN
ConstructorOsella
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel tube-frame with aluminum panels and fiberglass body
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
EngineVarious (mostly 2.0 L (120 cu in) Honda K20 I4[1])
1.0–1.6 L (61–98 cu in) I4 motorcycle engine (such as Hayabusa[2] or S1000RR[3])
TransmissionSadev 6-speed sequential, mid-engined, rear wheel drive
Power200–270 hp (150–200 kW)[4]
Weight370–538 kg (816–1,186 lb)[5]
Competition history
Osella PA21 EVO

The Osella PA21 is a series of Group CN sports prototype race cars, developed and built by Italian manufacturer Osella. The cars mostly compete in hillclimb races, trials, and events. They are commonly powered by, and designed to be equipped with either a naturally-aspirated 2.0 L (120 cu in) Honda K20 engine, producing in excess of 250 hp (190 kW), or a motorcycle engine, in the displacement range of 1.0–1.6 L (61–98 cu in), such as a Suzuki Hayabusa, or an S1000RR motor.[6][7][8][9]

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  3. ^ "FIA HILLCLIMB MASTERS" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 29 September 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  4. ^ "Osella PA 21 Evo". Racemarket.net | Europe's biggest racing marketplace network. Archived from the original on 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
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  6. ^ "OSELLA UNVEILS THE PA21 JrB, FIRST RACECAR SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR MOTORCYCLE ENGINES IN CLASS E2B". Archived from the original on 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2022-06-22.
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  9. ^ "E2B Pa 21 JrB Osella". Archived from the original on 2018-04-24. Retrieved 2022-06-22.