Benetton B187
The Benetton B187 is a Formula One racing car designed by Rory Byrne and raced by the Benetton team in the 1987 Formula One World Championship. The B187 replaced the B186 used in the 1986 season.
The B187 on display at the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Benetton | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Rory Byrne (Chief Designer) Geoff Goddard (Chief Engine Designer (Ford-Cosworth)) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | B186 | ||||||||||
| Successor | B188 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbones, pushrods | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbones, pushrods | ||||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,816 mm (71.5 in) Rear: 1,682 mm (66.2 in) | ||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm (106.0 in) | ||||||||||
| Engine | Ford TEC/Cosworth GBA, 1,497 cc (91.4 cu in), 120° V6, turbo (4.0 Bar limited), mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Benetton 6-speed manual | ||||||||||
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Mobil | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Benetton Formula Ltd | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 19. Teo Fabi 20. Thierry Boutsen | ||||||||||
| Debut | 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 1987 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||||
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