{{Infobox racing car | Car_name = Parnelli VPJ-2 | Category = USAC IndyCar | Constructor = Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing | Designer = Maurice Phillippe | Drivers = Al Unser<br /> Mario Andretti<br /> Jan Opperman | Technical ref = <!-- <ref name=tech>Insert formatted reference</ref> --> | Chassis = Aluminum Monocoque | Suspension = Inboard springs and Fox shocks front and rear, operated by top rocker arm with front and lower rear A arms of streamline tubing | Length = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Width = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Height = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Wheelbase = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Track = <!-- Use: {{convert|XXX|in|cm|1|abbr=on}} --> | Engine name = Offenhauser | Capacity = {{convert|159|cuin|cc|1|abbr=on}} | Configuration = I-4 | Turbo = | Engine position = Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted | Type = Hewland L.G. Mk.II 4-speed manual | Weight = {{convert|1550|lb|kg|1|abbr=on}} | Fuel = Methanol | Tyres = Firestone Speedway Specials - Rear 27.0x14.5-15 - Front 25.5x10.0-15 | Predecessor = Parnelli VPJ1 | Successor = Parnelli VPJ6 }} The '''Parnelli VPJ2''' is an open-wheel race car, designed by British designer and engineer Maurice Phillippe for Vel's Parnelli Jones Racing, to compete in U.S.A.C. Championship Car, between 1973 and 1974. It was driven by Jan Opperman, Mario Andretti, and Al Unser. It was powered by an Offenhauser four-cylinder turbo engine, reputed to develop between {{cvt|800|-|1300|hp|kW}}, depending on turbo boost pressure levels. It won two races; one for Unser at Texas, and one for Andretti at Trenton.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/39365/jan-oppermans-vpj-2-indycar-has-a-colorful-history-just-like-its-larger-than-life-driver |title=Jan Opperman's VPJ-2 IndyCar Has a Colorful History Just Like Its Larger-Than-Life Driver |publisher=Thedrive.com |date= 21 February 2021|accessdate=2022-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/z27327/parnelli-vpj-2.aspx |title=1973 Parnelli VPJ-2 |publisher=conceptcarz.com |date= |accessdate=2022-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Log in |url=https://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/this-reborn-1972-indy-car-was-salvaged-from-parnelli-jones-dumpster/ |title=This reborn 1972 Indy car was salvaged from Parnelli Jones' dumpster - Hagerty Media |publisher=Hagerty.com |date=2021-11-01 |accessdate=2022-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.conceptcarz.com/s27327/parnelli-vpj-2.aspx |title=1973 Parnelli VPJ-2 technical and mechanical specifications |publisher=Conceptcarz.com |date= |accessdate=2022-06-02}}</ref>
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