Tyrrell 007

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Tyrrell 007
Tyrrell 007 Canada 2004.jpg
An ex-Scheckter Tyrrell 007 being demonstrated at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix
Category Formula One
Constructor Tyrrell
Designer(s) Derek Gardner
Predecessor 006
Successor P34
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Aluminium monocoque.
Suspension (front) Double wishbones, rocker arms, inboard coil springs over dampers
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers
Axle track Front: 1,590 mm (63 in)
Rear: 1,575 mm (62.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,591 mm (102.0 in)
Engine Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
Transmission Hewland FG 400 5-speed manual gearbox.
Weight625 kg (1,378 lb)
Fuel Elf
Sasol
Tyres 1974-1976: Goodyear
1976: Bridgestone
1977: Dunlop
Competition history
Notable entrants Elf Team Tyrrell
Heros Racing
Notable drivers Flag of France.svg Patrick Depailler
Flag of South Africa (1928-1994).svg Jody Scheckter
Debut 1974 Spanish Grand Prix
RacesWins Poles F/Laps
37311
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Tyrrell 007 is a Formula One racing car, designed by Tyrrell's Chief Designer, Derek Gardner. It was used in the 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 Formula One seasons.

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Development

Ken Tyrrell, owner of Tyrrell Racing needed two new drivers for 1974 because Jackie Stewart retired from driving at the end of 1973 and François Cevert was killed at the 1973 season finale in the United States. The team had originally planned to have Cevert and Jody Scheckter as their driver line up for 1974. Following Cevert's death, Tyrrell signed Patrick Depailler as replacement. In the first three races of 1974, (Argentina, Brazil and South Africa), Tyrrell used the earlier 005 and 006 chassis.

Racing history

Elf Team Tyrrell

1974

The Tyrrell 007 made its debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. Scheckter drove the 007 and finished fifth, Depailler raced the 006 and the 005 was no longer used. [2] Two 007s raced at Belgium. At the start of the race, Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari took the lead ahead of Scheckter and Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren. At the end of the first lap Fittipaldi passed Scheckter to take second place. [3] At the Swedish Grand Prix, Scheckter won the race and Depailler finished second. [4] At the Dutch Grand Prix Scheckter finished fifth and Depailler sixth. [5] At the French Grand Prix, Scheckter took fourth and Depailler finished eighth in the 006. [6] In the British Grand Prix Scheckter took the lead and won the race, engine failure took Depailler out of the race. [7] In Germany, Depailler through an accident caused by broken suspension. [8] At the Austrian Grand Prix Depailler retired after an accident. [9] Peterson crossed the line less than a second ahead of Fittipaldi after 12 laps of battling in Italy. Scheckter finished third and Depailler finished eleventh. [10]

The Tyrrell team scored 52 World Championship points; four points were scored by the 005 and the 007 scored 48 points, earning them third place in the Constructors' Championship standings.

1975

The Tyrrell team scored twenty five World Championship points, earning them fifth place in the Constructors' Championship standings.

1976

The Tyrrell team scored 71 World Championship points, 13 points were scored by the 007 and the Tyrrell P34 scored 58 points, earning them third place in the Constructors' Championship standings.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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

YearEntrantsEnginesTyresDrivers1234567891011121314151617 Points WCC
1974 Elf Team Tyrrell Ford Cosworth DFV
3.0 V8
G ARG BRA RSA ESP BEL MON SWE NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA CAN USA 52 1 3rd 1
Jody Scheckter 53215412Ret3RetRet
Patrick Depailler RetPO26RetRetRet1156
1975 Elf Team Tyrrell Ford Cosworth DFV
3.0 V8
G ARG BRA RSA ESP MON BEL SWE NED FRA GBR GER AUT ITA USA 255th
Jody Scheckter 11Ret1Ret7271693Ret886
Patrick Depailler 5Ret3Ret54129699117Ret
Jean-Pierre Jabouille 12
Michel Leclère Ret
Lexington Racing Ian Scheckter Ret
1976 Elf Team Tyrrell Ford Cosworth DFV
3.0 V8
G BRA RSA USW ESP BEL MON SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN USA JPN 71 2 3rd 2
Jody Scheckter 54RetRet
Patrick Depailler 293
Lexington Racing Ian Scheckter Ret
Scuderia Gulf Rondini Alessandro Pesenti-Rossi 1411DNQ18
ÖASC Racing Team Otto Stuppacher DNSDNQDNQ
Heros Racing B Kazuyoshi Hoshino Ret
1977 Meiritsu Racing Team Ford Cosworth DFV
3.0 V8
D ARG BRA RSA USW ESP MON BEL SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA USA CAN JPN 27 3 5th 3
Kunimitsu Takahashi 9
Source: [11]

^1 4 points in 1974 scored using the Tyrrell 005.
^2 58 points in 1976 scored using the Tyrrell P34.
^3 All points in 1977 scored using the Tyrrell P34.

Non-Championship results

(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantsEnginesTyresDrivers123
1975 Elf Team Tyrrell Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 G ROC INT SUI
Jody Scheckter Ret
Patrick Depailler 52
1976 Elf Team Tyrrell Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 G ROC INT
Jody Scheckter Ret3

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