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Brabham BT42

The Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45 of Rolf Stommelen at the 1976 German GP
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBrabham
Designer(s)Gordon Murray
PredecessorBT37
SuccessorBT44
Technical specifications[1]
Chassisaluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)double wishbones, outboard coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar, outboard disc brakes
Suspension (rear)single top links, twin lower links, twin radius rods, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar, inboard disc brakes
Axle trackFront: 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Rear: 1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase2,464 mm (97.0 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in), V-8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland 6-speed manual,
Fuel1976-1977: Fina
1978: Agip
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMartini Racing
Parmalat Racing Team
Notable driversArgentina Carlos Reutemann
Brazil Wilson Fittipaldi
Italy Andrea de Adamich
United Kingdom John Watson
Debut1973 Spanish Grand Prix
Last season1974
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
36 (all variants)000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0


The Brabham BT42 was the first Formula One Racing Car designed by Gordon Murray. Initiated in late 1972 by the then new Brabham owner Bernie Ecclestone; design of the totally new car was started by Murray in October 1972.[2] While there is some contention as to who first suggested the concept of a "pyramid monocoque": given that Ralph Bellamy and Murray discussed a number of new concepts in 1972 prior to Bellamy leaving Brabham for Lotus before the BT42 was initiated; there can be no doubt that the concept was brought to design maturity by Murray.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Brabham BT45 Alfa Romeo". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 2016-01-16.
  2. ^ Henry, Alan (1985). Brabham : The Grand Prix Cars. Printed in Holland: Hazleton Publishing, Richmond, Surrey. p. 136. ISBN 0 905138 36 8.
  3. ^ Henry, Alan (1985). Brabham : The Grand Prix Cars. Printed in Holland: Hazleton Publishing, Richmond, Surrey. pp. 135–136. ISBN 0 905138 36 8.
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