Brabham BT21
The Brabham BT21 was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed, and built by Brabham in large numbers in 1966 and delivered to private individuals; 110 vehicles were manufactured.[1]
Most were manufactured as
The first BT21s came to international racetracks in 1966. The chassis was flatter than the BT18, the suspension was revised and the body was completely rebuilt. In 1966 and 1967, a 997 cc (60.8 cu in)
Private drivers like Peter Westbury with his Felday Engineering Ltd. had much success with the BT21 in 1967. In 1968 the BT21 became a serious opponent with the new Tecno and the victories in Formula 3 became fewer.
The BT21B, therefore, underwent some changes. The car got wider wheels and a sturdier tubular space frame derived from the BT23, a Formula 2 car. This eliminated the shortcomings. In 1969 the BT21 was slowly being replaced by the BT28.
References
- ^ Brown, Allen. "Brabham « OldRacingCars.com". OldRacingCars.com.
- ^ Brown, Allen (25 June 2023). "Brabham BT21C car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
- ^ Brown, Allen (7 March 2022). "Brabham BT21A car-by-car histories". OldRacingCars.com.
- ^ "Al Murray's Lotus Twin-Cam Powered Brabham BT21 Racecar, Number 67". www.britishracecar.com.
- ^ "1967 Brabham BT21 technical and mechanical specifications". Retrieved 15 June 2022.