General data |
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Grand Prix season/s |
1979 |
Racing drivers |
Jody Scheckter, Gilles Villeneuve |
Race numbers |
Jody Scheckter: 11 Gilles Villeneuve: 12 |
VIN span |
037 – 041 |
Number produced |
5 |
Presentation |
Maranello |
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Technical Specifications |
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Chassis |
Aluminium-Monocoque |
Length |
4460 mm |
Width |
2125 mm |
Height |
1008 mm |
Wheelbase |
2700 mm |
Front track |
1700 mm |
Rear track |
1800 mm |
Front suspension |
Independent wheel suspension, double delta wishbones, inside mounted spring-shock absorber unit, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension |
Independent wheel suspension, delta wishbones at the bottom, a-arms at the top, inside mounted spring-shock absorber unit, anti-roll bar |
Front tyres |
13“, 23/59 – 13 |
Rear tyres |
13“, 38/68 – 13 |
Tyres |
Michelin radial slicks |
Wheels |
Speedline light alloy wheels |
Front brakes |
Lockheed ventilated steel disc brakes, 4-pod callipers |
Rear brakes |
Lockheed ventilated steel disc brakes, 4-pod callipers, mounted on gearbox |
Weight |
590 kg, including oil and water |
Fuel tank |
210 litres |
Body material |
Plastic material |
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Engine |
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Type |
015 – mid-engine |
Number of cylinders |
V12 – 180° |
Displacement |
2991,80 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, Approx. 8 litres oil |
Ignition |
Magneti Marelli electronic ignition, type AEC 106 |
Fuel management |
Lucas indirect injection |
Maximum power |
Approx. 515 hp – 12.300 rpm |
Gearbox |
5 gears + rev., transverse installed, limited slip differential |
Clutch |
Multi disc clutch |
Engine weight |
Approx. 170 kg |
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Team |
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Director of Gestione Sportiva |
Marco Piccinini |
Design engineer/s |
Mauro Forghieri |
Engine |
Mauro Forghieri |
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VINs |
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037, 038, 039, 040, 041 |