The A-Z of Racing Cars


Arrows A 1B



Tuner
Country GB
Year 1979
Engine Ford Cosworth DFV
Engine Type 90°V8
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "11,5"
Bore 85.700
Stroke 64.800
Capacity (cc) 2990
Power (at revs) 485 HP/10600
Torque 353 Nm/8500
Induction
Ignition Lucas opus
Fuel system Lucas f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer T. Southgate/D. Wass
Front suspension "coil, wishbone, rocker"
Rear suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2770
Front track (mm) 1650
Rear track (mm) 1550
Weight (kg) 600
Drive rear
Number of gears 5
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres) 180
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 10 x 13
Rear rims 18 x 13
Tyres Goodyear
Front tyres 11.0/22.0-13
Rear tyres 15.0/26.0-13
Maximum speed (kph)

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