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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced from:1976 - 1977
Numbers built:7 + 1 unused tub
Designed by:Derek Gardner for Tyrrell
Predecessor:Tyrrell 007 Cosworth
Successor:Tyrrell 008 Cosworth
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:January 17, 2011
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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 11.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft Gear driven
Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 485 bhp / 362 kW @ 10,600 rpm
Torque 363 Nm / 268 ft lbs @ 7,000 rpm
BHP/Liter 162 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque with fully stressed engine
Front suspension double wishbones, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear suspension double wishbones, radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox Hewland FG 400 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 595 kilo / 1,312 lbs
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,453 mm (96.6 in) / 1,234 mm (48.6 in) / 1,473 mm (58 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.82 bhp / kg

Race history
Major wins
1976 Swedish Grand Prix (Jody Scheckter in P34/3)

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