Repco Brabham F1,Formule 1, construct, konstrukce

Repco Brabham

Miroslav Sanytrák/ Václav Král | 9.3.05 | Historie F1 - vozy

F1 history cars

The car of Jack Brabham, World Champion in 1966 (the same specification in 1967) and the 1967 World Champion Dennis Hulme's car. The car was based on girder frame. Surprisingly, the one camshaft Repco engine, with one intake and one blowoff valve for each cylinder, performed the lowest power output, compared to the others. However, the favourable torque performance together with the lowest weight of all F1 cars then gave it advantage in acceleration and cornering. Furthermore, good steering, driving characteristics and reliability went hand in hand. Uncovered engine was typical for the time. Please notice the exhaust piping, designed carefully to lead exhaust gas away. The exhaust pipe was lead individually from each cylinder to prevent the pressure peaks interference, which has a negative effect on scavenging.

Repco Brabham

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**Technical specification of Repco Brabham (1967)**
Wheel base (mm)	2 337
Track - front(mm)	1 359
Track - rear(mm)	1 372
Fuel tanks capacity (l)	cca 180
Weight (kg)	555

**Engine**
Layout	V8 90 stupòù
Bore (mm)	85
Stroke (mm)	66
Capacity ( ccm)	2 996
Output (HP)	330
Revolutions (rev/min)	8 000
Valves	8 x 2
Camshafts	2 x 1
Top speed (kph)	280