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{{Infobox racing car
{{Infobox racing car
| Car_name = Arrows A2
| Image = [[Image:Arrows A2 1.jpg|260px]]
| Image = [[Image:Arrows A2 1.jpg|260px]]|
| Car_name = Arrows A2
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[Arrows]]
| Constructor = [[Arrows]]
| Designer =
| Designer = Dave Wass
| Team = [[Arrows|Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team]]
| Predecessor = [[Arrows A1|A1B]]
| Successor = [[Arrows A3|A3]]
| Drivers = [[Riccardo Patrese]] / [[Jochen Mass]]
| Team = [[Arrows|Arrows Racing Team]]
| Chassis =
| Drivers = {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Riccardo Patrese]]<br>{{flagicon|FRG}} [[Jochen Mass]]
| Engine name = Cosworth V8
| 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>
| Gearbox name =
| Chassis = Rivited [[aluminium]] [[monocoque]]
| Debut =
| Front suspension = Rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs
| Rear suspension = parallel bars, coil springs
| Wheelbase = {{convert|2718|mm|in||abbr=on}}
| Track = Front: {{convert|1153|mm|in||abbr=on}}<br>Rear: {{convert|1549|mm|in||abbr=on}}
| Engine name = [[Cosworth DFV]],
| Configuration = 90° [[V8 engine|V8]],
| Capacity = {{convert|2993|cc|cuin|1|abbr=on}},
| Turbo/NA = [[Naturally-aspirated engine|NA]],
| Engine position = [[mid-engine]], [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally mounted]]
| Gearbox name = [[Hewland]] FGA 400
| Gears = 5-speed
| Type = [[Manual transmission|manual]]
| Differential =
| Weight = {{convert|591|kg|lb||abbr=on}}
| Fuel = [[Petrofina|FINA]]
| Tyres = [[Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company|Goodyear]]
| Debut = [[1979 French Grand Prix]]
| Races = 8
| Cons_champ = 0
| Drivers_champ = 0
| Wins = 0
| Poles = 0
| Fastest_laps = 0
}}
}}


The '''Arrows A2''' was a [[Formula One]] [[racing car]] used by the [[Arrows]] team in the latter half of the [[1979 Formula One season]]. Unlike most contemporary Formula One cars, its engine was set with a four-degree angle.<ref>http://www.formula1.com/news/technical/2010/0/719.html</ref>
The '''Arrows A2''' was a [[Formula One]] [[racing car]] used by the [[Arrows]] team in the latter half of the [[1979 Formula One season]]. Unlike most contemporary Formula One cars, its engine was set with a four-degree angle.<ref>[http://www.formula1.com/news/technical/2010/0/719.html Formula One engine mounting]</ref>


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Revision as of 10:00, 4 February 2012

Arrows A2
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorArrows
Designer(s)Dave Wass
PredecessorA1B
SuccessorA3
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisRivited 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 entrantsArrows Racing Team
Notable driversItaly Riccardo Patrese
West Germany Jochen Mass
Debut1979 French Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
8000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Arrows A2 was a Formula One racing car used by the Arrows team in the latter half of the 1979 Formula One season. Unlike most contemporary Formula One cars, its engine was set with a four-degree angle.[3]

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year Team 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 5* 9th
Riccardo Patrese 14 Ret Ret Ret Ret 13 Ret
Jochen Mass 15 Ret 6 Ret 6 Ret DNQ DNQ

* 3 points scored using the A1B

References