Benetton B193

Benetton B193
Benetton B193B
Michael Schumacher at the 1993 British Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBenetton Formula Ltd.
Designer(s)Ross Brawn (Technical Director)
Rory Byrne (Chief Designer)
Pat Symonds (Head of R&D)
Willem Toet (Head of Aerodynamics)
Geoff Goddard (Chief Engine Designer) (Ford-Cosworth)
PredecessorB192
SuccessorB194
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod
Axle trackFront: 1,690 mm (67 in)
Rear: 1,618 mm (63.7 in)
Wheelbase2,880 mm (113 in)
EngineFord HBA7 / HBA8, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 75° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionBenetton transverse 6-speed semi-automatic
Power700–730 hp (522–544 kW; 710–740 PS) @ 13,200 rpm[3]
Weight505 kg (1,113 lb)
FuelElf
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsCamel Benetton Ford
Notable drivers5. Germany Michael Schumacher
6. Italy Riccardo Patrese
Debut1993 South African Grand Prix
First win1993 Portuguese Grand Prix
Last win1993 Portuguese Grand Prix
Last event1993 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
1611105
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Benetton B193 is a Formula One racing car with which the Benetton team competed in the 1993 Formula One World Championship. Designed by Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne, the car was powered by the latest Cosworth HBA engine in an initially-exclusive deal with Ford, and ran on Goodyear tyres. It was driven by German Michael Schumacher and veteran Italian Riccardo Patrese.

  1. ^ "STATS F1 • Benetton B193". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  2. ^ "STATS F1 • Benetton B193B". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2010-08-23.
  3. ^ "Natural Aspirations". 25 June 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2023.