Tyrrell 012

Tyrrell 012
The 012 on display in 2010.
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTyrrell Racing Organisation
Designer(s)Maurice Philippe (Technical Director)
Brian Lisles (Chief Designer)
Predecessor011
Successor014
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisAlloy monocoque with carbon fiber reinforcements
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, pullrod operated coil springs
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, coil springs
Axle trackFront: 1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Rear: 1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Wheelbase2,642 mm (104.0 in)
EngineCosworth DFY, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb)
FuelElf
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsBenetton Tyrrell Racing Team (1983)
Tyrrell Racing Organisation
Notable driversItaly Michele Alboreto
United States Danny Sullivan
United Kingdom Martin Brundle
Sweden Stefan Johansson
Germany Stefan Bellof
New Zealand Mike Thackwell
Debut1983 Austrian Grand Prix
Last event1985 Austrian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
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The Tyrrell 012 is a Formula One racing car that was designed by Maurice Philippe for the Tyrrell team. It was introduced for the 1983 season, and was subsequently used in 1984 and the first few races of 1985.

  1. ^ "Tyrrell 012". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2010-08-23.