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Racing car model
Brabham BT59 Brabham BT59Y
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Brabham
Designer(s)
Sergio Rinland (Technical Director) Hans Fouche (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor
BT58
Successor
BT60Y
Technical specifications[1][2]
Chassis
Carbon fibre and Kevlar monocoque
Axle track
Front: 1,803 in (4,579.6 cm) Rear: 1,701 in (4,320.5 cm)
Wheelbase
2,921 in (7,419.3 cm)
Engine
1990: Judd EV, 3,496 cc (213.3 cu in), 76° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted. 1991: Yamaha OX99, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 72° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted.
Transmission
Brabham 6-speed manual
Fuel
1990: Elf 1991: BP
Tyres
Pirelli
Competition history
Notable entrants
Motor Racing Developments
Notable drivers
7. David Brabham 8. Stefano Modena 7. Martin Brundle 8. Mark Blundell
Debut
1990 San Marino Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Poles
F/Laps
18
0
0
0
Constructors' Championships
0
Drivers' Championships
0
The Brabham BT59 was a Formula One racing car designed by Sergio Rinland and Hans Fouche for the Brabham team which raced in the 1990 and 1991 Formula One World Championships. It made its debut at the 1990 San Marino Grand Prix and continued until the first two races of 1991.
^"STATS F1 • Brabham BT59". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
^"STATS F1 • Brabham BT59Y". Statsf1.com. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
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Global Information
David Brabham
Stefano Modena
Martin Brundle