01/09/2023
Tyrrell 006 Cosworth of Jackie Stewart, world champion in this car.
Tyrrell introduced a new, more angular and compact F1 design. Two were built; 005, ready for team leader and defending World Champion Jackie Stewart in July, and 006 used by Francois Cevert from the Canadian Grand Prix at the end of September.
Country of origin: Great Britain
Produced from: 1972 - 1973
Numbers built: 3
Engine:
Configuration: Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8.
Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted.
Weight: 168 kilo / 370.4 lbs.
Construction: aluminium block and head.
Displacement: 2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in.
Bore / Stroke: 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in).
Compression: 11.8:1.
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC.
Camshaft: Gear driven.
Fuel feed: Lucas Fuel Injection.
Lubrication: Dry sump.
Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated.
Power: 450 bhp / 336 kW @ 10,000 rpm.
BHP/Liter: 150 bhp / liter.
Drivetrain:
Chassis: aluminium monocoque.
Front suspension: double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar.
Rear suspension: single top links, twin lower links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar.
Steering: rack-and-pinion.
Brakes: ventilated, inboard discs, all-round.
Gearbox: Hewland FG 400 5 speed Manual.
Drive: Rear wheel drive.
Dimensions:
Weight: 578 kilo / 1,274 lbs.
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r): 2,386 mm (93.9 in) / 1,590 mm (62.6 in) / 1,590 mm (62.6 in).
Wheels (fr/r): 11 x 13 / 17 x 13.
Tyres (fr/r): 9.6/20 x 13 / 13.1/26.0 x 13.
Performance figures:
Power to weight: 0.78 bhp / kg.