Description

SHADOW – FORD COSWORTH DN8 n.17

HISTORY

The Shadow – Ford Cosworth DN8 is a car of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1977. The American team with English license with Alan Jones at the wheel of the Shadow – Ford Cosworth DN8 n.17 finished seventh at the Formula 1 World Champion 1977 with one victory in season. The Australian driver obtained the best result in the Grand Prix of Austria at Zeltweg circuit with a first place starting from fourteenth place on the starting grid.

With team mate Riccardo Patrese they brought Shadow to seventh place in the constructors’ championship

The championship was won by the Ferrari 312 T2 of Niki Lauda

CHASSIS

Shadow DN8
Designed: Tony Southgate, Dave Wass
Aluminium monocoque, with engine as a fully stressed member.
Length: ? mm
Width: ? mm
Height: ? mm
Suspension front: double wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers
Suspension rear: double wishbones, coil springs, shock absorbers
Brakes: Brembo discs, all-round, rear inboard
Tyres: Goodyear

ENGINE

Ford Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc 90° V8
Power: 362 kW
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Transmission: Hewland TL20000 five speed manual gearbox
Fuel brand: Valvoline
Fuel Type: Petrol
Tank Capacity: ?

RESULT

Seventh in the Formula 1 World Champion 1977 with driver Alan Jones
GP winner: GP of Austria 1977

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