B.R.M. P160E
After the P180 project had been stopped at the end of the 1972 season, British Racing Motors Ltd. concentrated on the development of the P160, that had given itīs debut back in 1971. Until spring 1973 the D-version of the P160 had been come to the tracks, when new safety regulations were introduced, making the E-model necessary. The main difference to itīs predecessor are the crumple zones on both sides for better lateral protection of the fuel tanks. In contrast to the types before, the P160E has got the wide sportscar nose permanently, that once had been invented by Tyrrell designer Derek Gardner. While the chassis of the P160 was pretty good, the engine had not the same power as the other 12 cylinder units of Ferrari and Matra had got. Onother problem were the Firestone tyres, that were not able to challenge Goodyear rubber, on that all Grand Prix of the 1973 season were won. With the same time reliabilty and mananagement problems added, B.R.M was not able to satisfy the teamīs titel sponsor anymore.
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Model Designation: P60E Designers: Tony Southgate, Mike Pilbeam Chassis: B.R.M. aluminum monocoque Engine: B.R.M. 3.0 litre V12 Gearbox: B.R.M. 5 speed Tyres: Firestone Drivers: Clay Regazzoni/CH, Jean Pierre Beltoise/F, Niki Lauda/A, (Peter Gethin/GB)
Niki Lauda/A , Marlboro B.R.M. P160E
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