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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced from:1972 - 1973
Numbers built:3
Designed by:Derek Gardner for Tyrrell
Successor:Tyrrell 007 Cosworth
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:September 11, 2014
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Engine
Configuration Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 168 kilo / 370.4 lbs
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,993 cc / 182.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in)
Compression 11.8:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft Gear driven
Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 450 bhp / 336 kW @ 10,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 150 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension single top links, twin lower links, twin trailing arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated, inboard discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland FG 400 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 578 kilo / 1,274 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,386 mm (93.9 in) / 1,590 mm (62.6 in) / 1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Wheels (fr/r) 11 x 13 / 17 x 13
Tyres (fr/r) 9.6/20 x 13 / 13.1/26.0 x 13

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.78 bhp / kg

Race history
Major wins
1973 South African Grand Prix (Jackie Stewart in 006)
1973 Belgian Grand Prix (Jackie Stewart in 006/2)
1973 Monaco Grand Prix (Jackie Stewart in 006/2)
1973 Dutch Grand Prix (Jackie Stewart in 006/2)
1973 German Grand Prix (Jackie Stewart in 006/2)

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