Benetton B189
The Benetton B189 is a Formula One racing car designed by Rory Byrne and raced by the Benetton team in the 1989 Formula One season. The car replaced the B188 that had been in use from the 1988 season.
Alessandro Nannini driving the B189 at the 1989 Belgian Grand Prix. | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Benetton | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Rory Byrne (chassis) Geoff Goddard (engine) (Ford-Cosworth) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Benetton B188 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Benetton B190 | ||||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon fibre monocoque | ||||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double-wishbone, push-rod | ||||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double-wishbone, push-rod | ||||||||||
| Engine | 1989: Ford HBA1, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 75° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted 1989/1990: Ford HBA4, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 75° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | Benetton transverse 6-speed manual | ||||||||||
| Power | 630-650 hp @ 13,000 rpm | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Mobil 1 | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Benetton Formula | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 19. Alessandro Nannini 20. Emanuele Pirro 20. Nelson Piquet | ||||||||||
| Debut | 1989 French Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| First win | 1989 Japanese Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last win | 1989 Japanese Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 1990 United States Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||||
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