Honda RA273

The Honda RA273 was a Formula One racing car used by the Honda team in the 1966 and 1967 Formula One seasons.

Honda RA273
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorHonda
PredecessorRA272
SuccessorRA300
Technical specifications
EngineHonda RA273E 3 Litre V12
TyresGoodyear (1966)
Firestone (1967)
Competition history
Notable entrantsHonda Racing
Notable drivers Richie Ginther
Ronnie Bucknum
John Surtees
Debut1966 Italian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
9001
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The engine was re-designed from the RA272's 1,500cc V12 to a brand new 3,000cc V12 due to the change of regulations before the 1966 season. The new engine was designed by Shoichiro Irimajiri.

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