Parnelli VPJ4
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Parnelli | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Maurice Philippe | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, with inboard coilover shock absorbers. | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone. | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,499 mm (59.0 in) Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm (100 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FG 400 5-speed manual gearbox. | ||||||||
| Weight | 578 kg (1,274 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | 1974-1975: Valvoline 1976: Castrol | ||||||||
| Tyres | 1974-1975: Firestone 1975-1976: Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Mario Andretti | ||||||||
| Debut | 1974 Canadian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only. | |||||||||
The Parnelli VPJ4 was a Formula One racing car designed by Maurice Philippe, and used by Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing during the 1974, 1975 and 1976 Formula One seasons.