Description:

Restored a few years ago, this car is well known in the FIA sanctioned Thoroughbred Grand Prix (TGP) championship where
it has been raced successfully for a few years.
Originally the Tyrrell development car, it has a well documented history and has got current FIA papers.
Developped and mainained regardless of cost, this car has been a front runner with regular top 6 placings in the championship,
amongst more modern machinery.
It is presented with a mountain of spares and represents a very attractive and competitive package to anyone interested in
joining the very successful Historic Formula One circle.
The car is currently undergoing a winter rebuild and will be supplied race ready with a renewed comprehensive crack test
certificates of all suspension parts.


History

The 009 was the car used by Tyrrell during the 1979 Formula 1 season.
Designed by Maurice Philippe, it was the first ever ground effect Tyrrell with Lotus 79 lines.
It finished 5th in the 1979 Constructor's Championship, driven by Didier Pironi (number 3) and Jean-Pierre Jarier (number 4).
The best placings of the season were third at Zolder for Pironi driving chassis no. 1 as well as third at the US Grand Prix. Jarier
finished third at the South African Grand Prix and third at the British Grand Prix.



Competition History

Recent results include a 2nd overall placing as well as a class win in the TGP series.


Engine

• 3 litre short stroke Cosworth DFV
  
• 469 bhp @ 9,200 rpm (Can be configured to 510 bhp at 11,000 rpm)
  
• Always rebuilt at highest level
  
• 500 miles since last rebuild by J+F
  

Fuel System

• Converted to 60 litre fuel cell
  
• Electric fuel pump, catch tank, mechanical fuel pump (DFV-injection pump)
  

Oil/Water System

• 10 litre oil tank
  
• 2 oil coolers for engine, 1 oil cooler for gearbox
  
• Water radiators
  

Electrical System

• Rev limiter
  

Body

• Glass fibre body
  

Chassis

• Monocoque, 2794 mm wheelbase, 1702 mm front track, 1613 mm rear track
  
• Koni
  
• Rocker arm, wishbone, critical parts have been crack tested in compliance with Appendix K
  
• Double wishbone, magnesium uprights, critical parts have been crack tested in compliance with Appendix K
  
• Proprietary rack and pinion
  
• Ventilated discs front and rear, 4 pot aluminium calipers, Aeroquip
  
• 2 sets of magnesium wheels, one set of BBS aluminium wheels with Avon control tyres
  
• 575 kg, the car has been developed to be on the weight limit for 1979 F1-cars
  

Interior

• Homologated Spa fire extinguisher system
  
• Willans 6 point homologated racing harness
  
• Stack speedometer, Lucas instruments
  
• Specially moulded seat
  

Spares

• 2 sets of wheels with wet tyres and slick tyres
  
• spare suspension parts
  
• complete spare bodywork
  
• Radiators and oil coolers twice etc.