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{{Infobox racing car
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| Image = Arrows A2 Nürburgring Motorsport Museum.jpg
|+ style="font-size: larger; margin: inherit;" | '''Arrows A2'''
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|- style="vertical-align: top;"
|Caption=The A2 of [[Jochen Mass]] on display at the Nürburgring Motorsport Museum
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Car_name = Arrows A2
! Category
| [[Formula One]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]]
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Designer = [[Tony Southgate]] (Technical Director) <br/>Dave Wass (Chief Designer)
! Constructor
| [[Arrows]]
| Predecessor = [[Arrows A1|A1B]]
| Successor = [[Arrows A3|A3]]
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Team = [[Warsteiner]] [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows Racing Team]]
! Team/s
| Drivers = 29. {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Riccardo Patrese]]<br>30. {{flagicon|FRG}} [[Jochen Mass]]
| [[Arrows|Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team]]
| Technical ref = <ref>[http://www.statsf1.com/es/arrows-a2.aspx Arrows A2 @ StatsF1]</ref><ref>[http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/692/Arrows-A2-Cosworth.html Arrows A2 @ Ultimatecarpage]</ref>
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| Chassis = Riveted [[aluminium]] [[monocoque]]
! Designers
| Front suspension = Rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs
|-->
| Rear suspension = parallel bars, coil springs
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Wheelbase = {{convert|2718|mm|in||abbr=on}}
! Drivers
| Track = Front: {{convert|1153|mm|in||abbr=on}}<br>Rear: {{convert|1549|mm|in||abbr=on}}
| [[Riccardo Patrese]] / [[Jochen Mass]]
| Engine name = [[Cosworth DFV]],
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| Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]],
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| Capacity = {{convert|2993|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}},
! Chassis
| Turbo/NA = [[Naturally-aspirated engine|NA]],
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| Engine position = [[mid-engine]], [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally mounted]]
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Gearbox name = [[Hewland]] FGA 400
! Suspension (front)
| Gears = 5-speed
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| Type = [[Manual transmission|manual]]
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Differential =
! Suspension (rear)
| Weight = {{convert|591|kg|lb||abbr=on}}
| -->
| Fuel = [[Petrofina|FINA]]
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| Tyres = [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]]
! Engines
| Debut = [[1979 French Grand Prix]]
| Cosworth V8
|Last_event=[[1979 United States Grand Prix]]
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| Races = 8
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| Cons_champ = 0
! Gearbox
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| Wins = 0
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| Fastest_laps = 0
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|- style="vertical-align: top;"

The '''Arrows A2''' was a [[Formula One]] [[racing car]], designed by [[Tony Southgate]] and Dave Wass, was used by the [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]] team in the latter half of the [[1979 Formula One season]]. Powered by a [[Cosworth DFV]] [[V8 engine]] and driven by [[Riccardo Patrese]] and [[Jochen Mass]], it was relatively unsuccessful with its best finish being sixth on two occasions.

==Design and development==
For the {{f1|1979}} season, [[Tony Southgate]] supervised the design and development of the Arrows A2. Unlike most contemporary cars, the engine, a [[Cosworth DFV]] [[V8 engine]], and gearbox of the A2 were set at a four-degree angled incline. This enabled the use of aerodynamic underfloor sections across the full width of the chassis. This had the effect of raising the car's centre of gravity.{{sfn|Nye|1985|pp=162–163}} The A2 generated extensive downforce, but at the expense of handling. Within weeks design work started on the A2's successor, the [[Arrows A3|A3]], and the previous year's car, the [[Arrows A1|A1]], was brought back for one final entry in the 1979 season.{{sfn|Hodges|1990|p=279}}

==Race history==
The A2 made its debut at the [[1979 French Grand Prix]] but finished well down the field. Mass managed a pair of sixth places, at the [[1979 German Grand Prix|German]] and [[1979 Dutch Grand Prix|Dutch Grands Prix]].
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==Complete Formula One World Championship results==
([[:Template:F1 driver results legend 2|key]])
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%"
! Year
! Entrant
! Engine
! Tyres
! Tyres
! Drivers
|
! 1
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
! Debut
! 2
|
! 3
! 4
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
! 5
! Races competed
|
! 6
! 7
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
! 8
! [[List of Formula One World Constructors' Champions|Constructors' Championships]]
|
! 9
! 10
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
! 11
! [[List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions|Drivers' Championships]]
|
! 12
! 13
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
! 14
! Race victories
|
! 15
! Points
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
! WCC
! Pole positions
|
|-
| rowspan="3"| {{F1|1979}}
|- style="vertical-align: top;"
| rowspan="3"| [[Warsteiner]] [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]]
! Fastest laps
| rowspan="3"| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Cosworth DFV]]
| -->
| rowspan="3"| {{Goodyear}}
|
| [[1979 Argentine Grand Prix|ARG]]
| [[1979 Brazilian Grand Prix|BRA]]
| [[1979 South African Grand Prix|RSA]]
| [[1979 United States Grand Prix West|USW]]
| [[1979 Spanish Grand Prix|ESP]]
| [[1979 Belgian Grand Prix|BEL]]
| [[1979 Monaco Grand Prix|MON]]
| [[1979 French Grand Prix|FRA]]
| [[1979 British Grand Prix|GBR]]
| [[1979 German Grand Prix|GER]]
| [[1979 Austrian Grand Prix|AUT]]
| [[1979 Dutch Grand Prix|NED]]
| [[1979 Italian Grand Prix|ITA]]
| [[1979 Canadian Grand Prix|CAN]]
| [[1979 United States Grand Prix|USA]]
| rowspan="3"|'''5{{Ref|A|1}}'''
| rowspan="3"|'''9th'''
|-
| [[Riccardo Patrese]]
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 14
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 13
|
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
|-
| [[Jochen Mass]]
|
|
|
|
|
|
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| style="background:#CFCFFF;"| 15
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 6
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#DFFFDF;"| 6
| style="background:#EFCFFF;"| Ret
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| DNQ
| style="background:#FFCFCF;"| DNQ
|}
|}
{{Note|A|1}} 3 points scored using the [[Arrows A1|A1B]].
The '''Arrows A2''' was the car which the [[Arrows]] [[Formula One]] team used to compete in the [[1979 Formula One season]].

==Notes==
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==References==
*{{cite book|last=Hodges|first=David|title=A-Z of Formula Racing Cars|year=1990|publisher=Bay View Books|location=Bideford, UK|isbn=1870979168}}
*{{cite book|last=Nye|first=Doug|author-link=Doug Nye|title=Autocourse History of the Grand Prix Car 1966 – 1985|year=1985|publisher=Hazelton Publishing|location=Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom|isbn=0905138376}}


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Latest revision as of 11:41, 10 November 2024

Arrows A2
The A2 of Jochen Mass on display at the Nürburgring Motorsport Museum
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorArrows
Designer(s)Tony Southgate (Technical Director)
Dave Wass (Chief Designer)
PredecessorA1B
SuccessorA3
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisRiveted aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)Rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs
Suspension (rear)parallel bars, coil springs
Axle trackFront: 1,153 mm (45.4 in)
Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Wheelbase2,718 mm (107.0 in)
EngineCosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight591 kg (1,303 lb)
FuelFINA
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsWarsteiner Arrows Racing Team
Notable drivers29. Italy Riccardo Patrese
30. West Germany Jochen Mass
Debut1979 French Grand Prix
Last event1979 United States Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
8000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Arrows A2 was a Formula One racing car, designed by Tony Southgate and Dave Wass, was used by the Arrows team in the latter half of the 1979 Formula One season. Powered by a Cosworth DFV V8 engine and driven by Riccardo Patrese and Jochen Mass, it was relatively unsuccessful with its best finish being sixth on two occasions.

Design and development

[edit]

For the 1979 season, Tony Southgate supervised the design and development of the Arrows A2. Unlike most contemporary cars, the engine, a Cosworth DFV V8 engine, and gearbox of the A2 were set at a four-degree angled incline. This enabled the use of aerodynamic underfloor sections across the full width of the chassis. This had the effect of raising the car's centre of gravity.[3] The A2 generated extensive downforce, but at the expense of handling. Within weeks design work started on the A2's successor, the A3, and the previous year's car, the A1, was brought back for one final entry in the 1979 season.[4]

Race history

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The A2 made its debut at the 1979 French Grand Prix but finished well down the field. Mass managed a pair of sixth places, at the German and Dutch Grands Prix.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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(key)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Points WCC
1979 Warsteiner Arrows Ford Cosworth DFV G ARG BRA RSA USW ESP BEL MON FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN USA 51 9th
Riccardo Patrese 14 Ret Ret Ret Ret 13 Ret
Jochen Mass 15 Ret 6 Ret 6 Ret DNQ DNQ

^1 3 points scored using the A1B.

Notes

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  1. ^ Arrows A2 @ StatsF1
  2. ^ Arrows A2 @ Ultimatecarpage
  3. ^ Nye 1985, pp. 162–163.
  4. ^ Hodges 1990, p. 279.

References

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  • Hodges, David (1990). A-Z of Formula Racing Cars. Bideford, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1870979168.
  • Nye, Doug (1985). Autocourse History of the Grand Prix Car 1966 – 1985. Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom: Hazelton Publishing. ISBN 0905138376.


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