BRM P57

BRM P48/57
BRM P578
A BRM P57 in 2014
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBritish Racing Motors
Designer(s)Tony Rudd
PredecessorP48
SuccessorP61/P261
Technical specifications
Chassisspaceframe
Suspension (front)1961: double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar.
1962: IFS Double wishbone, outboard spring/damper.
Suspension (rear)1961: double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar.
1962: IRS with double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar.
Engine1961: Coventry Climax FPF 1496cc S4 naturally aspirated Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted.
1962: BRM P56 1498cc V8 naturally aspirated Mid-engined, longitudinally mounted.
Transmission1961: 5-speed manual ZF differential.
1962: Colotti, later BRM 6 speed Colotti, 5 speed BRM manual ZF differential
TyresDunlop
Competition history
Notable entrantsOwen Racing Organization
Notable driversUnited Kingdom Graham Hill
United Kingdom Tony Brooks
United States Richie Ginther
Debut1961 Monaco Grand Prix
First win1962 Dutch Grand Prix
Last win1963 United States Grand Prix
Last event1965 Italian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
4061733
Constructors' Championships1
Drivers' Championships1

The BRM P57 (originally referred in 1961 as the BRM P48/57 and in 1962 as the BRM P578) was a Formula One racing car raced in Formula One from 1962 to 1965.