1979 Tyrrell 009 Formula 1 Roller Spec Sheet

1979 Tyrrell 009 Formula 1 Roller

Serial Number: 1 Logbooks: FIA Papers no. 000764 Condition: Fully Restored Price: FF 350,000 (approx. $65,000 USD) Location: France
Description This car was fully restored during 1994 in France. It is strictly in accordance with the original specificaton and has complete FIA papers. The original Cosworth DFV engine was removed and the car is now fitted with a dummy engine. The car's livery is as it was at the beginning of it's maiden season of 1979.

History

The 09 was the car used by Tyrrell during the 1979 Formula 1 season. Designed by Maurice Philippe, it was the first ever ground effect Tyrrell. It placed 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

This car participated successfully in historic F1 races a few years ago with placings at Donington, the Nürburgring, Magny Cours, etc.

Engine

Dummy Engine

Fuel System

Oil/Water System

Electrical System

Gearbox

Hewland 5 speed FG400 transaxle

Final Drive

Integral with Hewland Transaxle, LSD

Body

Chassis

Monocoque, 2794 mm wheelbase, 1702 mm front track, 1613 mm rear track

Dampers: tbd

Front Suspension: Rocker arm

Rear Suspension: Double wishbone

Steering: Proprietary rack and pinion

Brakes: tbd

Wheels: tbd

Weight: tbd

Interior

Spares

One set of wheels

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