Tyrrell 001
The Tyrrell 001 is a Formula One racing car which was designed by Tyrrell Racing's chief designer, Derek Gardner and used at the end of the 1970 and the beginning of the 1971 Formula One season. The car competed in five Grands Prix, retiring on four occasions and achieving one second-place finish.
Jackie Stewart's Tyrrell 001 being demonstrated at the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed. | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Derek Gardner | ||||||||
| Successor | 002 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, coil springs | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, coil springs | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, Naturally aspirated, mid-mounted, | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FG400 5-speed manual | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf | ||||||||
| Tyres | Dunlop (1970) Goodyear (1971) | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Elf Team Tyrrell | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Jackie Stewart Peter Revson | ||||||||
| Debut | 1970 Canadian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 1 (1971) | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 1 (1971) | ||||||||
| n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only. | |||||||||
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