General data  
Grand Prix season/s 1971 – 1972
Racing drivers Jacky Ickx, Clay Regazzoni, Mario Andretti
Race numbers Various
VIN span 005 – 007
Number produced 3
Presentation
   
Technical Specifications  
Chassis Steel monocoque with riveted aluminium sheets
Length 4020 mm
Width 742 mm (body)
Height 956 mm
Wheelbase 2378 mm
Front track 1482 mm
Rear track 1475 mm
Front suspension Independent wheel suspension, one delta wishbone at the bottom, one wide wishbone at the top, shock absorber unit, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent wheel suspension, delta wishbones at the bottom, wishbone at the top with double trailing links per side, anti-roll bar, shock absorber unit
Front tyres 13“, 8.60 x 20.0 x 13“
Rear tyres 15“, 13.50 x 24.0 x 15“
Tyres Firestone slicks
Wheels Campagnolo alloy rims – 5 spokes design and central locking
Front brakes Lockheed ventilated disc brakes
Rear brakes Lockheed ventilated disc brakes, mounted on differential
Weight Approx. 540 kg, including oil and water
Fuel tank 2 fuel tanks with approx. 200 litres total tankage
Body material Fiberglas
   
Engine  
Type 001/1 – mid-engine
Number of cylinders V12 – 180°
Displacement 2991 ccm
Bore and stroke 80 x 49,6 mm
Camshaft 2 overhead per cylinderbank
Valves 4 per cylinder
Valve control Valve springs
Compression ratio 11,5:1
Lubrication Dry sump
Ignition Marelli Dinoplex ignition
Fuel management Lucas indirect injection
Maximum power 470 hp – 12.600 rpm
Gearbox 5 gears + rev., longitudinal installed at the end of the engine
Clutch Multi disc clutch
Engine weight Approx. 170 kg
   
Team  
Team manager Peter Schetty
Design engineer/s Mauro Forghieri
Engine Mauro Forghieri, Franco Rocchi
   
VINs  
  005, 006, 007
Good to know:

  • Seat belts became obligatory
  • First race: Grand Prix Monaco
  • 3rd place Constructors World Championship 1971 with 33 points
  • 4th place in Drivers World Championship 1971 by Jacky Ickx with 19 points
  • 1 Grand Prix victory 1971 by Jacky Ickx
  • 4th place Constructors World Championship 1972 with 33 points
  • 4th place in Drivers World Championship 1971 by Jacky Ickx with 27 points
  • 1 Grand Prix victory 1972 by Jacky Ickx
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