Engine: Cosworth
Ford DFV-V8, 2993cc------------------- Gearbox: Hewland
FGA 5- speed------------------------------ Chassis: Monocoque
aluminum honeycomb------------- Front Suspension:
Upper rocking arms, lower-----------
wishbones,
and inboard coil spring / damper units.------ Rear Suspension:
Lower wishbones, upper rocking-- arms, and inboard
coil springs / damper units.----------- Wheelbase: 9
ft. 0 in.------------------------------------------------- Front Track:
5 ft. 8 in.----------------------------------------------- Rear Track: 5
ft. 4 in.------------------------------------------------- Weight: 1275
lbs.------------------------------------------------------
The 1979 Formula
1 successor to the Type 79. The side pod
"wings" extended around and-- below the gear
box.--------------------------------------- The monocoque
used aluminum honeycomb with
titanium for strengthening.---------------------- The cars suffered
from sidepod skirt damage, breaking
the suction.------------------------------------- .
