The Penske PC-16 was a CART open-wheel race car, designed by Penske Racing, which was constructed for competition in the 1987 season. The chassis debuted with poor results at the season-opening races, and struggled mightily to get up to speed at Indianapolis. Midway through the first week of practice, the Penske team parked the PC-16 in favor of their backup cars, a contingent of March 86C chassis.
Designer Alan Jenkins was fired from Penske, and later replaced with Nigel Bennett.[1]
Complete Indy Car World Series results
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| Year | Entrant | Engine | Tyres | Driver | No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Points | D.C. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Penske Racing | Chevrolet 265A V8t | LBH | PHX | INDY | MIL | POR | MEA | CLE | TOR | MCH | POC | ROA | MDO | NAZ | LAG | MIA | |||||
| Danny Sullivan | 3 | 22 | 11 | Wth | 11 | 20 | 87* | 9th* | ||||||||||||||
| Rick Mears | 8 | 9 | 20 | Wth | 3 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 102* | 5th* | ||||||||||||
| Al Unser | 9 | DNQ | 39* | 13th* | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interscope Racing | Danny Ongais | 25 | Wth | 0* | 42nd* |
*Includes points scored by other cars.