Brabham BT45

Brabham BT45

The Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45 of Rolf Stommelen at the 1976 German GP
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorBrabham
Designer(s)Gordon Murray
Carlo Chiti (Engine Designer (Alfa Romeo))
PredecessorBT44
SuccessorBT46
Technical specifications[1]
Chassisaluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)double wishbones, pull-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)single top links, twin lower links, twin radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar
Axle trackFront: 1,448 mm (57.0 in)
Rear: 1,524 mm (60.0 in)
Wheelbase2,464 mm (97.0 in)
EngineAlfa Romeo 115-12 and Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in), Flat-12 NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland, Brabham 6-speed manual
Fuel1976-1977: FINA
1978: Agip
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsMartini Racing
Parmalat Racing Team
Notable driversBrazil Carlos Pace
Argentina Carlos Reutemann
West Germany Rolf Stommelen
United Kingdom John Watson
West Germany Hans-Joachim Stuck
Austria Niki Lauda
Debut1976 Brazilian Grand Prix
Last season1979
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
36 (all variants)012
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Brabham BT45 was a Formula One car designed by South African engineer Gordon Murray for the 1976 Formula One season. In upgraded BT45B and BT45C form, it also competed in the 1977 and 1978 seasons.

  1. ^ "Brabham BT45 Alfa Romeo". ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 16 January 2016.

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