Gordini T32

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Gordini T32 [1] [2]
1955 Gordini GP type 32, 8 cylinder, 250hp, 2473cm3, 270kmh, photo 1.JPG
Category Formula One
Constructor Gordini
Designer(s) Amedée Gordini
Technical specifications
Chassis Steel tubular spaceframe
Suspension (front)Independent with torsion bar, hydraulic Messier dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Rear rigid live axle, Watts linkage, Messier hydraulic dampers, anti-roll bar
Axle track 1,240 mm (48.8 in) (Front)
1,216 mm (47.9 in) (Rear)
Wheelbase 2,300 mm (90.6 in)
Engine 2.5 L (152.6 cu in) I8 DOHC naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmission 5-speed manual
Power250 hp (190 kW) @ 7500 rpm [3]
Weight700 kg (1,543 lb)
Brakes Disc brakes
Competition history
Debut 1955 Italian Grand Prix [4]

The Gordini T32 was an open-wheel formula racing car, designed, developed and built by French manufacturer Gordini, for the 1955 and 1957 Formula One World Championship seasons. [5]

Background

In 1955, Gordini presented a completely new Formula 1 racing car. The T32 was unveiled at the Montlhéry circuit. While Gordini had retained the ladder-type frame construction, the T32 had independent wheel suspension and disc brakes. The eight-cylinder in-line engine had a displacement of 2.5 liters and delivered 250 hp.

However, the car was too heavy and the two copies built were inferior to the competition. Another problem was the cooling of the internal rear brakes. This was remedied by air slots in the body.

Élie Bayol and André Pilette scored their first points with the T32 at the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix, where they shared sixth place. It should remain the only placement with a T32 in the points at a world championship race.

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References

  1. ↑ "1955 - 1957 Gordini 32 Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ↑ "Gordini Type 32 GP, 1956 [Auta5P ID:6195 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  3. ↑ "1956 Gordini T32 Manzon". 6 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Gordini T32 • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.
  5. ↑ "Gordini Type 32 – primotipo…". primotipo...
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