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StarLight Garage presents another classic Formula One car, this time the BRM P160. Clay Regazzoni and Niki Lauda were in 1973 the drivers but they talent only wasn't enough to score more than 4 points in total for the BRM team.
In 1974 both drivers would go to Ferrari.
Car suggested by cbarbosa
British Racing Motors, commonly known as BRM, was a British Formula 1 racing team that was formed in 1945 and competed in competition from 1950 through 1977. In total, they competed in 197 Grand Prix races, of which they won 17.
The company was founded by Raymond Mays. Mays was a notable driver who won the British Hill Climb Championship in 1947 and 1948. Prior to World War II, Mays had built several road racing cars and hillclimb vehicles under the ERA brand.
In 1971, the P160 was introduced. It used a fully-stressed version of the twelve-cylinder engine.
The cars were fast, and carried Peter Gethin to a victory at the Monza Grand Prix after averaging over 242 mph. Jo Siffert captured a Grand Prix victory in the P160 during the 1971 season.
At the conclusion of the year, BRM was in second place in the Constructors' Championship, right behind Tyrrell.
Until spring 1973 the D-version of the P160 had been come to the tracks, when new safety regulations were introduced, making the E-model necessary. The main difference to it´s predecessor are the crumple zones on both sides for better lateral protection of the fuel tanks.
In contrast to the types before, the P160E has got the wide sportscar nose permanently, that once had been invented by Tyrrell designer Derek Gardner. While the chassis of the P160 was pretty good, the engine had not the same power as the other 12 cylinder units of Ferrari and Matra had got.
Another problem were the Firestone tyres, that were not able to challenge Goodyear rubber, on that all Grand Prix of the 1973 season were won. With the same time reliability and management problems added, B.R.M was not able to satisfy the team title sponsor (Marlboro) anymore.
The P160, in various versions (B/C/D/E), were used for another three seasons (1972-1974) with a total of eleven examples being constructed. The corresponding F1 drivers were: Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Peter Gethin, François Migault, Henri Pescarolo, Clay Regazzoni and Niki Lauda.
Specifications
Country of origin: Great Britain
Produced from: 1971 - 1973
Numbers built: 11 (all versions)
Designed by: Tony Southgate for BRM
Engine
Configuration: P142/60 60º V12
Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight: 190 kilo / 418.9 lbs
Construction: Aluminium block and head
Displacement: 2.998 liter / 182.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke: 74.6 mm (2.9 in) / 57.2 mm (2.3 in)
Compression: 11.0:1
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Lucas Fuel Injection
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
Power: 450 bhp / 336 KW @ 11000 rpm
Torque: 312 Nm / 230 ft lbs @ 9000 rpm
BHP/Liter: 150 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Chassis: Aluminium monocoque with fully stressed engine
Suspension (fr/r): Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers
Steering: Rack-and-pinion
Brakes: Girling ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox: BRM P161 5 speed Manual
Drive: Rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Weight: 540 kilo / 1190.5 lbs
Length: 4051 mm (159.5 in)
Width: 1880 mm (74 in)
Height: N/A
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r): 2464 mm (97 in) / 1473 mm (58 in) / 1448 mm (57 in)
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