Arrows A2

Arrows A2
The A2 of Jochen Mass on display at the Nürburgring Motorsport Museum
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorArrows
Designer(s)Tony Southgate (Technical Director)
Dave Wass (Chief Designer)
PredecessorA1B
SuccessorA3
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisRiveted aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs
Suspension (rear)parallel bars, coil springs
Axle trackFront: 1,153 mm (45.4 in)
Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Wheelbase2,718 mm (107.0 in)
EngineCosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight591 kg (1,303 lb)
FuelFINA
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsWarsteiner Arrows Racing Team
Notable drivers29. Italy Riccardo Patrese
30. West Germany Jochen Mass
Debut1979 French Grand Prix
Last event1979 United States Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
8000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Arrows A2 was a Formula One racing car, designed by Tony Southgate and Dave Wass, was used by the Arrows team in the latter half of the 1979 Formula One season. Powered by a Cosworth DFV V8 engine and driven by Riccardo Patrese and Jochen Mass, it was relatively unsuccessful with its best finish being sixth on two occasions.