Brabham BT45

Brabham BT45
Brabham BT45B
Brabham BT45C

The Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45 of Rolf Stommelen at the 1976 German GP
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBrabham
Designer(s)Gordon Murray
Carlo Chiti (Engine Designer (Alfa Romeo))
PredecessorBT44
SuccessorBT46
Technical specifications[1]
Chassisaluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)double wishbones, pull-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)single top links, twin lower links, twin radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Axle trackFront: 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Rear: 1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase2,464 mm (97.0 in)
EngineAlfa Romeo 115-12 and Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in), Flat-12 NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland, Brabham 6-speed manual
Fuel1976-1977: FINA
1978: Agip
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMartini Racing
Parmalat Racing Team
Notable driversBrazil Carlos Pace
Argentina Carlos Reutemann
West Germany Rolf Stommelen
United Kingdom John Watson
West Germany Hans-Joachim Stuck
Austria Niki Lauda
Debut1976 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last season1979
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
36 (all variants)012
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Brabham BT45 was a Formula One car designed by South African engineer Gordon Murray for the 1976, 1977 and 1978 Formula One seasons.

  1. ^ "Brabham BT45 Alfa Romeo". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 16 January 2016.