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. 10 in.--------------------------------------------- Rear Track: 5
ft. 4 in.------------------------------------------------- Weight: 1275
lbs.-----------------------------------------------------
The 81 was the
first Essex sponsored F1 car. The car had no
front wings and relied upon--- the side pods
and rear wing for aerodynamic downforce.--------------------------------------------------- Monocoque chassis
was a uprated Lotus 80. .
