Wolf WR5

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Wolf WR5/6
Wolf WR6 Mont-Tremblant Scheckter.jpg
The WR6 demonstrated in 2010
Category Formula One
Constructor Walter Wolf Racing
Designer Harvey Postlethwaite
Predecessor Wolf WR1-4
Successor Wolf WR7
Technical specifications [1] [2]
Chassis Aluminium monocoque, with engine as a fully stressed member.
Axle track Front: 1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Rear: 1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,616 mm (103.0 in)
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
Transmission Hewland FGA 400 6-speed manual gearbox
Weight596 kilograms (1,314 lb)
Fuel FINA
Lubricants Castrol
Tyres Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Walter Wolf Racing
Notable drivers Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Jody Scheckter
Debut 1977 Argentine Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
120300

The Wolf WR5 was a Formula One racing car built for the 1978 Formula One season by the Walter Wolf Racing team. A further example of the model was built, and was given the chassis number WR6. They replaced the successful Wolf WR1 halfway through the 1978 season, trying to challenge the new ground effect Lotus 78. However, Wolf was unable to repeat their competitive performance of 1977, taking just three podium finishes with the WR5/6.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantChassisDrivers12345678910111213141516PointsWCC
1978 Walter Wolf Racing WR5
WR6
ARG BRA RSA USW MON BEL ESP SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA USA CAN 2415th
Jody Scheckter PORet4Ret6Ret2Ret121232
Bobby Rahal 12DNS
Source: [3]

120 points were scored using the WR5/6, the remaining points were scored using the Wolf WR1.

References

  1. "Wolf WR5". statsf1.com. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  2. "Wolf WR6". statsf1.com. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  3. Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 307, 337 and 338. ISBN   0851127029.