Description

TYRRELL – FORD COSWORTH P34 n.4

HISTORY

The Tyrrell – Ford Cosworth P34 n.4 is a car that participated in the Formula 1 World Championship in 1976. Born from a project by Derek Gardner, the P34 was the only six-wheeled car to participate in a Formula 1 race The idea was to decrease the penetration resistance of the car. Goodyear gave a big support to the new project with smaller tires.

Patrick Depailler with the Tyrrell – Ford Cosworth P34 n.4 arrived fourth in the Formula 1 World Championship in 1976 with eight podium in season. The French driver ‘s best results are five second places in the Grand Prix of Brasil, Sweden, France, Canada and Japan. The World Championship saw the challenge between James Hunt with McLaren M23 and Niki Lauda with the Ferrari 312 T. Tyrrell finished third in the constructors’ championship at the end of the season.

CHASSIS

Tyrrell P34
Designed: Derek Gardner
Aluminium monocoque with fully stressed engine
Length: ? mm
Width: ? mm
Height: ? mm
Suspension front: Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension rear: Double wishbones, radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes: ventilated discs, all-round
Tyres: Goodyear

ENGINE

Ford Cosworth DFV 2993 cc 90° V8
Power: 362 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Transmission: Hewland FG 400 five speed Manual
Fuel brand: Elf
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: ?

RESULT

Fourth Formula 1 World Champion 1976 with driver Patrick Depailler

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