Tyrrell 007
An ex-Scheckter Tyrrell 007 being demonstrated at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tyrrell | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Derek Gardner | ||||||||
| Predecessor | 006 | ||||||||
| Successor | P34 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, rocker arms, inboard coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,590 mm (63 in) Rear: 1,575 mm (62.0 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm (102.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FG 400 5-speed manual gearbox. | ||||||||
| Weight | 625 kg (1,378 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf Sasol | ||||||||
| Tyres | 1974-1976: Goodyear 1976: Bridgestone 1977: Dunlop | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Elf Team Tyrrell Heros Racing | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Patrick Depailler Jody Scheckter | ||||||||
| Debut | 1974 Spanish Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only. | |||||||||
The Tyrrell 007 is a Formula One racing car, designed by Tyrrell's Chief Designer, Derek Gardner. It was used in the 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 Formula One seasons.