Tyrrell 012
The Tyrrell 012 is a Formula One racing car that was designed by Maurice Philippe for the Tyrrell team. It was introduced for the 1983 season, and was subsequently used in 1984 and the first few races of 1985.
The 012 on display in 2010. | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Maurice Philippe (Technical Director) Brian Lisles (Chief Designer) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | 011 | ||||||||
| Successor | 014 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Alloy monocoque with carbon fiber reinforcements | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, pullrod operated coil springs | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, coil springs | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,727 mm (68.0 in) Rear: 1,473 mm (58.0 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,642 mm (104.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth DFY, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual | ||||||||
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Michele Alboreto Danny Sullivan Martin Brundle Stefan Johansson Stefan Bellof Mike Thackwell | ||||||||
| Debut | 1983 Austrian Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last event | 1985 Austrian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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