BRM P160

BRM P160
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBritish Racing Motors
Designer(s)Tony Southgate
PredecessorP153
SuccessorP180 / P201
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium semi-monocoque with rear tubular subframe
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, coil springs
Axle track
  • Front:
  • 1,473 mm (58.0 in)
  • Rear:
  • 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
  • 1,575 mm (62.0 in) (P160E)
Wheelbase
  • 2,464 mm (97.0 in)
  • 2,480 mm (98 in) (P160E)
EngineBRM P142 2,998 cc (182.9 cu in) V12 naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
TransmissionBRM P161 5-speed manual
Weight
  • 550 kg (1,210 lb)
  • 573 kg (1,263 lb) (P160E)
Fuel1971: Shell
1972: BP
1973: STP
1974: Motul
TyresFirestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsYardley Team BRM
Marlboro BRM
Team Motul BRM
Notable drivers Pedro Rodríguez
Jo Siffert
Peter Gethin
Howden Ganley
Jean-Pierre Beltoise
Clay Regazzoni
Niki Lauda
Debut1971 South African Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
50300
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The BRM P160 was a Formula One racing car designed by Tony Southgate for the British Racing Motors team, which raced in the 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974 Formula One seasons. It was powered by a 3.0-litre V12 engine.