Brabham BT58

Brabham BT58
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBrabham
Designer(s)John Baldwin (Technical Director)
Sergio Rinland (Chief Designer)
PredecessorBT56
SuccessorBT59
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre and Kevlar monocoque
Axle trackFront: 1,803 mm (71.0 in)
Rear: 1,676 mm (66.0 in)
Wheelbase2,794 mm (110.0 in)
EngineJudd EV, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), 76° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionBrabham / Hewland 6-speed manual
FuelElf
TyresPirelli
Competition history
Notable entrantsMotor Racing Developments
Notable drivers7. United Kingdom Martin Brundle
8. Italy Stefano Modena
7. Switzerland Gregor Foitek
Debut1989 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
18000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Brabham BT58 was a Formula One racing car designed by John Baldwin and Sergio Rinland for the Brabham team which raced in the 1989 season. The teams cars were driven by Italian Stefano Modena and the 1988 World Sportscar Champion, the returning Martin Brundle. It made its debut at the 1989 Brazilian Grand Prix and continued until the first two races of 1990. The best result achieved was a third place at the 1989 Monaco Grand Prix driven by Modena. The car was powered by the Judd V8 engine and ran on Pirelli tyres.

  1. ^ "STATS F1 • Brabham BT58". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 23 August 2010.