Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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Constructor | British Racing Motors | ||||||||
Designer(s) | Tony Southgate | ||||||||
Predecessor | P153 | ||||||||
Successor | P180 / P201 | ||||||||
Technical specifications[1][2][3][4][5] | |||||||||
Chassis | Aluminium semi-monocoque with rear tubular subframe[6] | ||||||||
Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, coil springs | ||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, coil springs | ||||||||
Axle track |
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Wheelbase |
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Engine | BRM P142 2,998 cc (182.9 cu in) V12 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||
Transmission | BRM P161 5-speed manual | ||||||||
Weight |
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Fuel | 1971: Shell 1972: BP 1973: STP 1974: Motul | ||||||||
Tyres | Firestone | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | Yardley Team BRM Marlboro BRM Team Motul BRM | ||||||||
Notable drivers | Pedro Rodríguez Jo Siffert Peter Gethin Howden Ganley Jean-Pierre Beltoise Clay Regazzoni Niki Lauda | ||||||||
Debut | 1971 South African Grand Prix | ||||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
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.