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Brabham BT55
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The Brabham BT55 was a Formula One racing car designed by Gordon Murray and David North for the Brabham team owned by Bernie Ecclestone. It used a BMW four-cylinder turbocharged engine tilted over on its side to allow a clear supply of air to the rear wing. The car competed during the 1986 Formula One season. It was not successful and its introduction coincided with the end of Brabham's time as a competitive team.
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![]() Brabham BT55 (next to the bottom car) on display at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed | |||||||||
Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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Constructor | Brabham | ||||||||
Designer(s) | Gordon Murray (Technical Director) David North (Chief Designer) Paul Rosche (Chief Engine Designer (BMW)) | ||||||||
Predecessor | BT54 | ||||||||
Successor | BT56 | ||||||||
Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||
Chassis | Carbon fibre and Kevlar composite monocoque | ||||||||
Suspension (front) | Pullrods, Double wishbones | ||||||||
Suspension (rear) | Pushrods, Double wishbones | ||||||||
Axle track | Front: 1,778 mm (70.0 in) Rear: 1,675 mm (65.9 in) | ||||||||
Wheelbase | 3,408 mm (134.2 in) | ||||||||
Engine | BMW M12/13, 1,499 cc (91.5 cu in), Straight 4, turbo, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
Transmission | Weismann Laydown Transverse 7 Speed[2] manual | ||||||||
Weight | 555 kg (1,224 lb) | ||||||||
Fuel | Castrol | ||||||||
Tyres | Pirelli | ||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||
Notable entrants | Motor Racing Developments Ltd. | ||||||||
Notable drivers | 7. ![]() 8. ![]() 8. ![]() | ||||||||
Debut | 1986 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
Drivers' Championships | 0 |
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