RAM 01
Jacques Villeneuve, Sr. Kenny Acheson | |||||||||
| Debut | 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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The RAM 01 is an open-wheel Formula One race car built by British team and constructor RAM team in 1983.[1]
Design and development
The 01 was the first car built by the British team to participate in the 1983 Formula One world championship.
Designed by Dave Kelly, the car was equipped with a 530-hp Ford Cosworth DFY V8 powertrain with 390 N⋅m (290 lb⋅ft) of torque, which drove the rear wheels through a five-speed Hewland FGA manual gearbox. The chassis frame, an evolution of that of the March 821, was of the aluminum monocoque type, while the braking system was composed of four ventilated disc brakes. The suspension consisted of double wishbones and shock absorbers with coil springs.[2]
Racing history
With constant driver changes
Jacques Villeneuve, Sr., and Kenny Acheson
, the team only managed to qualify twice, in the first and last races of the season.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to RAM 01.
- ^ "1983 RAM March 01 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Engine Ford Cosworth • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.