 The demonstration of the 008 during the 2008 Silverstone Classic | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tyrrell Racing Organisation | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Maurice Philippe | ||||||||
| Predecessor | P34 | ||||||||
| Successor | 009 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,702 mm (67.0 in) Rear: 1,600 mm (63 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (110 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth DFV V8 NA | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual | ||||||||
| Weight | 590 kg (1,300 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Elf Team Tyrrell | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 3.  Didier Pironi4. Patrick Depailler | ||||||||
| Debut | 1978 Argentine Grand Prix | ||||||||
| First win | 1978 Monaco Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last win | 1978 Monaco Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last event | 1978 Canadian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
The Tyrrell 008 was a Formula One car manufactured and raced by the Tyrrell Racing Organisation team during the 1978 season. Driven by Didier Pironi and Patrick Depailler, it achieved several podium finishes including a win at the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix.
- ^ Stats F1. "Tyrrell 008". Retrieved 3 June 2014.
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