The RAM 03 was an open-wheel Formula One race car, designed, developed and built by British racing team and constructor RAM, to compete in the 1985 and 1986 Formula One world championship.[1][2]
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | RAM Racing | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Gustav Brunner and Sergio Rinland | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fiber monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, pull-rod-actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, pull-rod-actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,794 mm (110.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Hart 415T 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 turbocharged mid-mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual. | ||||||||
| Power | 750 hp (560 kW) | ||||||||
| Weight | 550 kg (1,210 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Shell | ||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable drivers | Manfred Winkelhock Philippe Alliot Kenny Acheson Mike Thackwell | ||||||||
| Debut | 1985 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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In 1986 an updated version called 03B was introduced and was driven by New Zealander Mike Thackwell during the pre-season testing for the 1986 season held at Jacarepaguá.
Later in 1986 one of the 03 chassis was converted into a Formula 3000 car, the 04. The car contested a number of races in the 1986 Formula 3000 championship.
References
editWikimedia Commons has media related to RAM 03.
- ^ "RAM • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.
- ^ "1983 March Formula 1 - RAM 01-03 F1 Cosworth DFV". www.classicdriver.com.