Ron Howard’s new movie “Rush” is based on the epic battle for the 1976 Formula 1 World title. Let’s take a look at Niki Lauda’s Ferrari and James Hunt’s McLaren of 1976.
Austrian Niki Lauda was the reigning World Champion and was driving a Ferrari 312 T2 designed by Mauro Forghieri. Briton James Hunt was in his first season for McLaren and he was behind the wheel of the Gordon Coppuck-designed McLaren M23. Here are the technical specifications of the two cars that differed vastly.
FERRARI 312 T2 Engine Configuration Type 015 180º V12 Location Mid, longitudinally mounted Weight 170 kilos / 374.8 lbs Construction light alloy block and head Displacement 2,992cc / 182.6 cu in Bore / Stroke 80.0 mm (3.1 in) / 49.6 mm (2 in) Compression 11.8:1 Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Camshaft Gear driven Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection Lubrication Dry sump Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Power 500 bhp / 373 KW @ 12,200 rpm Torque 320 Nm / 236 ft lbs @ 9,700 rpm BHP/Liter 167 bhp / liter Chassis Chassis aluminium / composite body on aluminium monocoque Front suspension double wishbones, inboard spring/damper units Rear suspension upper arm, lower wishbone, single central radius arm Steering rack-and-pinion Brakes Brembo discs, all-round, rear inboard Gearbox Ferrari Type 015 5 speed manual Drive Rear wheel drive Weight 575 kilos / 1267.7 lbs Performance figures Power to weight 0.87 bhp / kg Top Speed 290 km/h (180 mph)
McLAREN M23 Engine Configuration Ford Cosworth DFV 90º V8 Location Mid, longitudinally mounted Weight 168 kilos / 370.4 lbs Construction aluminium block and head Displacement 2.993cc / 182.6 cu in Bore / Stroke 85.7 mm (3.4 in) / 64.8 mm (2.6 in) Compression 11.0:1 Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC Camshaft Gear driven Fuel feed Lucas Fuel Injection Lubrication Dry sump Aspiration Naturally Aspirated Power 485 bhp / 362 KW @ 10,600 rpm BHP/Liter 162 bhp / liter Chassis Chassis aluminium monocoque Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, coil springs over dampers Steering rack-and-pinion Brakes ventilated discs, all-round Gearbox Hewland DG 400 6 speed Manual Drive Rear wheel drive Weight 595 kilos / 1311.8 lbs
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