1979 Tyrrell 009 Formula 1 Spec Sheet

1979 Tyrrell 009 Formula 1

Serial Number: 7
Logbooks: FIA Identity Form
Condition: Very good, race ready
Price: £82,000 GBP "approx $119,000 USD"
Location: Europe

Description

Restored a few years ago, this car is well known in the FIA sanctioned Thoroughbred Grand Prix (TGP) championship where it has been raced successfully for a few years. Originally the Tyrrell development car, it has a well documented history and has got current FIA papers. Developped and mainained regardless of cost, this car has been a front runner with regular top 6 placings in the championship, amongst more modern machinery. It is presented with a mountain of spares and represents a very attractive and competitive package to anyone interested in joining the very successful Historic Formula One circle. The car is currently undergoing a winter rebuild and will be supplied race ready with a renewed comprehensive crack test certificates of all suspension parts.

History

The 009 was the car used by Tyrrell during the 1979 Formula 1 season. Designed by Maurice Philippe, it was the first ever ground effect Tyrrell with Lotus 79 lines. It finished 5th in the 1979 Constructor's Championship, driven by Didier Pironi (number 3) and Jean-Pierre Jarier (number 4). The best placings of the season were third at Zolder for Pironi driving chassis no. 1 as well as third at the US Grand Prix. Jarier finished third at the South African Grand Prix and third at the British Grand Prix.

Recent Competition History

Recent results include a 2nd overall placing as well as a class win in the TGP series.

Engine

3 litre short stroke Cosworth DFV
469 bhp @ 9,200 rpm (Can be configured to 510 bhp at 11,000 rpm)
Always rebuilt at highest level
500 miles since last rebuild by J+F

Fuel System

Converted to 60 litre fuel cell
Electric fuel pump, catch tank, mechanical fuel pump (DFV-injection pump)

Oil/Water System

10 litre oil tank
2 oil coolers for engine, 1 oil cooler for gearbox
Water radiators

Electrical System

Rev limiter

Gearbox

Hewland 5 speed FGB transaxle

Final Drive

Integral with Hewland Transaxle
8:31 CWP

Body

Glass fibre body

Chassis

Monocoque, 2794 mm wheelbase, 1702 mm front track, 1613 mm rear track
Dampers: Koni
Front Suspension: Rocker arm, wishbone, critical parts have been crack tested in compliance with Appendix K
Rear Suspension: Double wishbone, magnesium uprights, critical parts have been crack tested in compliance with Appendix K
Steering: Proprietary rack and pinion
Brakes: Ventilated discs front and rear, 4 pot aluminium calipers, Aeroquip
Wheels: 2 sets of magnesium wheels, one set of BBS aluminium wheels with Avon control tyres
Weight: 575 kg, the car has been developed to be on the weight limit for 1979 F1-cars

Interior

Homologated Spa fire extinguisher system
Willans 6 point homologated racing harness
Stack speedometer, Lucas instruments
Specially moulded seat

Spares

2 sets of wheels with wet tyres and slick tyres
spare suspension parts
complete spare bodywork
Radiators and oil coolers twice etc.

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