 Fittipaldi FD04, 1976 | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Fittipaldi | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Richard Divila | ||||||||
| Successor | Fittipaldi F5 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2][3][4] | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium alloy monocoque | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,500 mm (59 in) Rear: 1,560 mm (61 in) (FD04) Front: 1,500 mm (59 in) Rear: 1,550 mm (61 in) (FD03) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,341 mm (92.2 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FG/FGA 400 6-speed manual | ||||||||
| Weight | 602 kg (1,327 lb) (FD03) 640 kg (1,410 lb) (FD04) | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Copersucar-Fittipaldi | ||||||||
| Notable drivers |  Emerson Fittipaldi | ||||||||
| Debut | 1975 Argentine 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 Fittipaldi FD was a series of Formula One chassis designed by Richard Divila and used by Fittipaldi Automotive in the 1975, 1976 and 1977 seasons. The initial chassis was designated Fittipaldi FD01 and there were three minor developments designated, Fittipaldi FD02, Fittipaldi FD03 and Fittipaldi FD04 respectively. FD series cars competed in 37 races making 43 individual entries in total. The chassis achieved a best finish of fourth place at both the 1977 Argentine and Brazilian Grands Prix driven on each occasion by former World Champion and joint team-owner Emerson Fittipaldi. It scored a total of 11 World Championship points.
- ^ "Copersucar FD01". Stats F1. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Copersucar FD02". Stats F1. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Copersucar FD03". Stats F1. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
- ^ "Copersucar FD04". Stats F1. Retrieved 18 January 2016.