Benetton B189

Benetton B189
Benetton B189B
Alessandro Nannini driving the B189 at the 1989 Belgian Grand Prix.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBenetton
Designer(s)Rory Byrne (chassis)
Geoff Goddard (engine) (Ford-Cosworth)
PredecessorBenetton B188
SuccessorBenetton B190
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double-wishbone, push-rod
Suspension (rear)Double-wishbone, push-rod
Engine1989: Ford HBA1, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 75° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
1989/1990: Ford HBA4, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 75° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionBenetton transverse 6-speed manual
Power630-650 hp @ 13,000 rpm[3]
FuelMobil 1
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsBenetton Formula
Notable drivers19. Italy Alessandro Nannini
20. Italy Emanuele Pirro
20. Brazil Nelson Piquet
Debut1989 French Grand Prix
First win1989 Japanese Grand Prix
Last win1989 Japanese Grand Prix
Last event1990 United States Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
121200
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Benetton B189 is a Formula One racing car designed by Rory Byrne[4] and raced by the Benetton team in the 1989 Formula One season.

  1. ^ "Benetton B189". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  2. ^ "Benetton B189B". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Engine Ford Cosworth". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Around and about, May 1989".