Tyrrell 011

Tyrrell 011

1983 Tyrrell 011
Category Formula One
Constructor Tyrrell Racing Organisation
Designer(s) Maurice Philippe
Brian Lisles
Predecessor 010
Successor 012
Technical specifications[1][2]
Chassis Aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbones
Suspension (rear) Double wishbones
Axle track Front: 1,727 mm (68.0 in)
Rear: 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
Wheelbase 2,692 mm (106.0 in)
Engine Cosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight 589 kg (1,298.5 lb)
Fuel Valvoline
Tyres Avon (1981 only)
Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants Tyrrell Racing Team
Notable drivers United States Eddie Cheever
Italy Michele Alboreto
United Kingdom Brian Henton
Sweden Slim Borgudd
United States Danny Sullivan
Debut 1981 German Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
35202
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Tyrrell 011 was a Formula One car designed by Maurice Philippe for the Tyrrell Racing Organisation. It made its debut in the hands of American Eddie Cheever at the 1981 German Grand Prix where he qualified 18th and finished the race in the points with 5th place. The car was powered by the Cosworth DFV V8 engine and initially ran on Avon tyres though the team later switched to Goodyear rubber.

The 011 raced in three seasons of Formula One (1981 - 1983) although its only full season was 1982. Drivers for Tyrrell in that time included Cheever, Michele Alboreto, Brian Henton, Slim Borgudd and Danny Sullivan. Tyrrell were able to win 2 races with the 011, both by Alboreto. The first win at the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix was also Alboreto's first and the last 011 victory was the 1983 Detroit Grand Prix. This race was also the last of 155 Grand Prix wins for the Cosworth DFV engine which had made its F1 debut 16 years earlier in 1967.

The 1983 cars were green and black in colour and were sponsored by the Italian fashion brand Benetton.

The 011 was replaced two-thirds of the way through the 1983 season by the Tyrrell 012.

A 1982 Tyrrell 011 pictured in 2011.
A 1982 Tyrrell 011 pictured in 2011. Note the bigger sidepots due to ground effect 
Michele Alboreto at the 1981 Dutch Grand Prix

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts WCC
1981 Tyrrell Racing Team Cosworth DFV
V8 NA
A

G

USW BRA ARG SMR BEL MON ESP FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN CPL 10* 10th
Eddie Cheever 5 DNQ Ret Ret 12 Ret
Michele Alboreto 9 Ret 11 13
1982 Tyrrell Racing Team Cosworth DFV
V8 NA
G RSA BRA USW SMR BEL MON DET CAN NED GBR FRA GER AUT SUI ITA CPL 25 6th
Michele Alboreto 7 4 4 3 Ret 10 Ret Ret 7 Ret 6 4 Ret 7 5 1
Brian Henton Ret Ret 8 9 NC Ret 8 10 7 Ret 11 Ret 8
Slim Borgudd 16 7 10
1983 Benetton Team Tyrrell Cosworth DFV
V8 NA
G BRA USW FRA SMR MON BEL DET CAN GBR GER AUT NED ITA EUR RSA 12* 7th
Michele Alboreto Ret 9 8 Ret Ret 14 1 8 13 Ret
Danny Sullivan 11 8 Ret Ret 5 12 Ret DSQ 14 12 Ret Ret Ret

* 6 points scored in 1981 using the Tyrrell 010
* 1 point scored in 1983 using the Tyrrell 012

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