Tyrrell 008

Tyrrell 008
The demonstration of the 008 during the 2008 Silverstone Classic
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTyrrell Racing Organisation
Designer(s)Maurice Philippe
PredecessorP34
Successor009
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisAluminium monocoque
Axle trackFront: 1,702 mm (67.0 in)
Rear: 1,600 mm (63 in)
Wheelbase2,700 mm (110 in)
EngineCosworth DFV V8 NA
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight590 kg (1,300 lb)
FuelElf
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsElf Team Tyrrell
Notable driversFrance Didier Pironi
France Patrick Depailler
Debut1978 Argentine Grand Prix
First win1978 Monaco Grand Prix
Last win1978 Monaco Grand Prix
Last event1978 Canadian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
16100
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

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.

  1. ^ Stats F1. "Tyrrell 008". Retrieved 3 June 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)