Brabham BT48

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Brabham BT48
Category Formula One
Constructor Brabham
Designer(s) Gordon Murray
Predecessor BT46C
Successor BT49
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis Aluminium monocoque
Axle track Front: 1,731 mm (68.1 in)
Rear: 1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Wheelbase 2,743 mm (108.0 in)
Engine Alfa Romeo, 2,991 cc (182.5 cu in), 60° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission Hewland / Alfa Romeo 5/6-speed manual
Fuel Agip
Competition history
Notable entrants Parmalat Racing Team
Notable drivers 5.Austria Niki Lauda
6.Brazil Nelson Piquet
Debut 1979 Argentine Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F.Laps
13 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0

The Brabham BT48 was a Formula One racing car designed and raced by the Brabham team. The car, powered by a 12-cylinder Alfa Romeo engine, raced in the 1979 Formula One season. Its best results were two 4th places.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "STATS F1 • Brabham BT48". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 2010-09-10.