Tyrrell 007
An ex-Scheckter Tyrrell 007 being demonstrated at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Tyrrell | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Derek Gardner | ||||||||
| Predecessor | 006 | ||||||||
| Successor | P34 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Aluminium monocoque. | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, rocker arms, inboard coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, coil springs over dampers | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,590 mm (63 in) Rear: 1,575 mm (62.0 in) |
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| Wheelbase | 2,591 mm (102.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted. | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FG 400 5-speed manual gearbox. | ||||||||
| Weight | 625 kg (1,378 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel |
Elf Sasol |
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1974-1976: Goodyear 1976: Bridgestone 1977: Dunlop |
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| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants |
Elf Team Tyrrell Heros Racing |
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| Notable drivers |
 Patrick Depailler Jody Scheckter
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| Debut | 1974 Spanish Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only. |
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The Tyrrell 007 is a Formula One racing car, designed by Tyrrell's Chief Designer, Derek Gardner and used in the 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977 Formula One seasons.
Ken Tyrrell, owner of Tyrrell Racing needed two new drivers for 1974 because Jackie Stewart retired from driving at the end of 1973 and François Cevert was killed at the 1973 season finale in the United States. The team signed Jody Scheckter and Patrick Depailler. In the first three races of 1974, (Argentina, Brazil and South Africa), Tyrrell Racing used the earlier 005 and 006 chassis.
The Tyrrell 007 made its debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. Scheckter drove the 007 and finished fifth, Depailler raced the 006 and the 005 was no longer used. Two 007s raced at Belgium. At the start of the race, Clay Regazzoni's Ferrari took the lead ahead of Scheckter and Emerson Fittipaldi's McLaren. At the end of the first lap Fittipaldi passed Scheckter to take second place. At the Swedish Grand Prix, Scheckter won the race and Depailler finished second. At the Dutch Grand Prix Scheckter finished fifth and Depailler sixth. At the French Grand Prix, Scheckter took fourth and Depailler finished eighth in the 006. In the British Grand Prix Scheckter took the lead and won the race, engine failure took Depailler out of the race. In Germany, Depailler through an accident caused by broken suspension. At the Austrian Grand Prix Depailler retired after an accident. Peterson crossed the line less than a second ahead of Fittipaldi after 12 laps of battling in Italy. Scheckter finished third and Depailler finished eleventh.
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