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BRM P160

BRM P160
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBritish Racing Motors
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
PredecessorP153
SuccessorP180 / P201
Technical specifications[1][2][3][4][5]
ChassisAluminium semi-monocoque with rear tubular subframe[6]
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, coil springs
Axle track
  • Front:
  • 1,473 mm (58.0 in)
  • Rear:
  • 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
  • 1,575 mm (62.0 in) (P160E)[6]
Wheelbase
  • 2,464 mm (97.0 in)
  • 2,480 mm (98 in) (P160E)[6]
EngineBRM P142 2,998 cc (182.9 cu in) V12 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
TransmissionBRM P161 5-speed manual
Weight
  • 550 kg (1,210 lb)
  • 573 kg (1,263 lb) (P160E)
Fuel1971: Shell
1972: BP
1973: STP
1974: Motul
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsYardley Team BRM
Marlboro BRM
Team Motul BRM
Notable driversMexico Pedro Rodríguez
Switzerland Jo Siffert
United Kingdom Peter Gethin
New Zealand Howden Ganley
France Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Switzerland Clay Regazzoni
Austria Niki Lauda
Debut1971 South African Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
50300
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The BRM P160 was a Formula One racing car designed by Tony Southgate for the British Racing Motors team, which raced in the 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974 Formula One seasons. It was powered by a 3.0-litre V12 engine.

  1. ^ "BRM P160". Stats F1. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  2. ^ "BRM P160B". Stats F1. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  3. ^ "BRM P160C". Stats F1. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  4. ^ "BRM P160D". Stats F1. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  5. ^ "BRM P160E". Stats F1. Retrieved 9 January 2016.
  6. ^ a b c Bührer, Werner (January 1974). "BRM P160E". Road & Track. Vol. 25, no. 5. CBS Consumer Publishing Division. pp. 72–73.

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