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.
 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[1] | |||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||
Development
editKen Tyrrell, owner of Tyrrell Racing needed two new drivers for 1974 because Jackie Stewart retired from driving at the end of 1973 and François Cevert was killed at the 1973 season finale in the United States. The team had originally planned to have Cevert and Jody Scheckter as their driver line up for 1974. Following Cevert's death, Tyrrell signed Patrick Depailler as replacement. In the first three races of 1974, (Argentina, Brazil and South Africa), Tyrrell used the earlier 005 and 006 chassis.
Racing history
editElf Team Tyrrell
edit1974
editThe Tyrrell 007 made its debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. Scheckter drove the 007 and finished fifth, Depailler raced the 006 and the 005 was no longer used.[2] Two 007s raced at Belgium. At the start of the race, Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari took the lead ahead of Scheckter and Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren. At the end of the first lap Fittipaldi passed Scheckter to take second place.[3] At the Swedish Grand Prix, Scheckter won the race and Depailler finished second.[4] At the Dutch Grand Prix Scheckter finished fifth and Depailler sixth.[5] At the French Grand Prix, Scheckter took fourth and Depailler finished eighth in the 006.[6] In the British Grand Prix Scheckter took the lead and won the race, engine failure took Depailler out of the race.[7] In Germany, Depailler through an accident caused by broken suspension.[8] At the Austrian Grand Prix Depailler retired after an accident.[9] Peterson crossed the line less than a second ahead of Fittipaldi after 12 laps of battling in Italy. Scheckter finished third and Depailler finished eleventh.[10]
The Tyrrell team scored 52 World Championship points; four points were scored by the 005 and the 007 scored 48 points, earning them third place in the Constructors' Championship standings.
1975
editThe Tyrrell team scored twenty five World Championship points, earning them fifth place in the Constructors' Championship standings.
1976
editThe Tyrrell team scored 71 World Championship points, 13 points were scored by the 007 and the Tyrrell P34 scored 58 points, earning them third place in the Constructors' Championship standings.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
edit(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)
^1 4 points in 1974 scored using the Tyrrell 005.
^2 58 points in 1976 scored using the Tyrrell P34.
^3 All points in 1977 scored using the Tyrrell P34.
Non-Championship results
edit(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrants | Engines | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Elf Team Tyrrell | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | ROC | INT | SUI | |
| Jody Scheckter | Ret | ||||||
| Patrick Depailler | 5 | 2 | |||||
| 1976 | Elf Team Tyrrell | Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 | G | ROC | INT | ||
| Jody Scheckter | Ret | 3 |
References
edit- ^ "Tyrrell 007". statsf1.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, Spanish GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, Belgian GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, Swedish GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, Dutch GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, French GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, French GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, German GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, Austrian GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ "Grand Prix results, Italian GP 1974". grandprix.com. Retrieved 14 July 2016.
- ^ Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 121, 190, 201, 225, 287, 334, 337, 374 and 414. ISBN 0851127029.