Benetton B191

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Benetton B191
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The B191 at the 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Category Formula One
Constructor Benetton
Designer(s) John Barnard (Technical Director)
Rory Byrne (Chief Designer)
Geoff Goddard (Chief Engine Designer) (Ford-Cosworth)
Predecessor B190
Successor B192
Technical specifications [1] [2]
Chassis Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbone, pushrod
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone, pushrod
Axle track Front: 1,818 mm (71.6 in)
Rear: 1,720 mm (68 in)
Wheelbase 2,880 mm (113.4 in)
Engine Ford HBA5 , 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 75° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
Transmission Benetton transverse 6-speed Manual
Power660 hp @ 12,000 rpm [3]
Weight505 kg (1,113 lb)
Fuel Mobil
Tyres 1991: Pirelli
1992: Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Camel Benetton Ford
Notable drivers19. Flag of Brazil.svg Roberto Moreno
19. Flag of Germany.svg Michael Schumacher
20. Flag of Brazil.svg Nelson Piquet
20. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Brundle
Debut 1991 San Marino Grand Prix
First win 1991 Canadian Grand Prix
Last win1991 Canadian Grand Prix
Last event 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
171401
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Benetton B191 is a Formula One racing car, with which the Benetton team competed in the 1991 Formula One season and at the beginning of 1992. Designed by John Barnard and Mike Coughlan, the car made its debut at the 1991 San Marino Grand Prix, driven by two Brazilian drivers, three-time World Drivers' Champion Nelson Piquet and Roberto Moreno. The B191 was powered by the Ford HBA5 V8 engine in an exclusive deal with Ford, and ran on Pirelli tyres. Following the Belgian Grand Prix the team replaced Moreno with German newcomer Michael Schumacher.

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History

Nelson Piquet gave the B191 its only win at the 1991 Canadian Grand Prix after Nigel Mansell's leading Williams-Renault suffered electrical failure less than half a lap from the finish gifting Piquet the last win of his Formula One career.

The car was pressed into service for the first three races of the 1992 season with small upgrades to bodywork and suspension. This car was dubbed the B191B. Schumacher remained with the team while Martin Brundle replaced the retiring Nelson Piquet in the team's second car.

The B191 was the first Benetton to feature the now standard raised nose first pioneered by Tyrrell in 1990.

The B191B was replaced by the Benetton B192 following the 1992 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantChassisEngineTyresDriver12345678910111213141516Pts.WCC
1991 Camel Benetton Ford B191 Ford HBA5
V8
P USA BRA SMR MON CAN MEX FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 38.5*4th
Roberto Moreno 134Ret5RetRet884
Michael Schumacher 566RetRet
Nelson Piquet RetRet1Ret85RetRet3651174
1992 Camel Benetton Ford B191B Ford HBA5
V8
G RSA MEX BRA ESP SMR MON CAN FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR JPN AUS 91*3rd
Michael Schumacher 433
Martin Brundle RetRetRet

* 6 points scored in 1991 using Benetton B190B
* 80 points scored in 1992 using Benetton B192

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References

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