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| Car_name = Arrows A2
| Car_name = Arrows A2
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Category = [[Formula One]]
| Constructor = [[Arrows]]
| Constructor = [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]]
| Designer = Dave Wass
| Designer = Dave Wass
| Predecessor = [[Arrows A1|A1B]]
| Predecessor = [[Arrows A1|A1B]]
| Successor = [[Arrows A3|A3]]
| Successor = [[Arrows A3|A3]]
| Team = [[Arrows|Arrows Racing Team]]
| Team = [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows Racing Team]]
| Drivers = {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Riccardo Patrese]]<br>{{flagicon|FRG}} [[Jochen Mass]]
| Drivers = {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Riccardo Patrese]]<br>{{flagicon|FRG}} [[Jochen Mass]]
| 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>
| 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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The '''Arrows A2''' was a [[Formula One]] [[racing car]] used by the [[Arrows]] team in the latter half of the [[1979 Formula One season]]. Like most Formula One cars at the time, the A2 ran with [[Ground effect (cars)|ground effect]] [[aerodynamics]] and thus had no need of a traditional front wing. However, unlike most contemporary 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>
The '''Arrows A2''' was a [[Formula One]] [[racing car]] used by the [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]] team in the latter half of the [[1979 Formula One season]]. Like most Formula One cars at the time, the A2 ran with [[Ground effect (cars)|ground effect]] [[aerodynamics]] and thus had no need of a traditional front wing. However, unlike most contemporary 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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|rowspan="3"| [[Warsteiner]] [[Arrows]]
|rowspan="3"| [[Warsteiner]] [[Arrows Grand Prix International|Arrows]]
|rowspan="3"| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Cosworth DFV]]
|rowspan="3"| [[Ford Motor Company|Ford]] [[Cosworth DFV]]
|rowspan="3"| {{Goodyear}}
|rowspan="3"| {{Goodyear}}

Revision as of 04:40, 1 November 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. Like most Formula One cars at the time, the A2 ran with ground effect aerodynamics and thus had no need of a traditional front wing. However, unlike most contemporary 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