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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]]. |
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 unsuccessfully with its best finish being sixth on two occasions. |
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==Design and development== |
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For the {{f1|1979}} season, Tony Southgate supervised the design and development of the Arrows A2. Unlike most contemporary cars, the engine and gearbox of A2 was 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 [[Arrows A1|A1]] was brought back for one final entry in the 1979 season.{{sfn|Hodges|1990|p=279}} |
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==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 [[1979 German Grand Prix|German]] and [[1979 Dutch Grand Prix|Dutch Grand Prix]]s. |
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The A2 generated extensive downforce, but at the expense of handling.<ref name="Hodges">{{cite book|last=Hodges|first=David|title=A-Z of Formula Racing Cars|year=1990|publisher=Bay View Books|location=Bideford, UK|isbn=1870979168|pages=279}}</ref> The car was hard to steer through corners, and [[Ground effect (cars)#Porpoising|porpoised]] on the straights.<ref name="Hodges" /> Within weeks design work started on the A2's successor, the [[Arrows A3|A3]], and the [[Arrows A1|A1]] was brought back for one final entry in the 1979 season.<ref name="Hodges" /> |
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<small>* 3 points scored using the [[Arrows A1|A1B]]</small> |
<small>* 3 points scored using the [[Arrows A1|A1B]]</small> |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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*{{cite book|last=Hodges|first=David|title=A-Z of Formula Racing Cars|year=1990|publisher=Bay View Books|location=Bideford, UK|isbn=1870979168|ref=harv}} |
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*{{cite book|last=Nye|first=Doug|title=Autocourse History of the Grand Prix Car 1966{{spaced ndash}}1985|year=1985|publisher=Hazelton Publishing|location=Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom|isbn=0905138376|ref=harv}} |
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Arrows | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Dave Wass | ||||||||
| Predecessor | A1B | ||||||||
| Successor | A3 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications[1][2] | |||||||||
| Chassis | Rivited aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | parallel bars, coil springs | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,153 mm (45.4 in) Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm (107.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Cosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual | ||||||||
| Weight | 591 kg (1,303 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | FINA | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | 29.  Riccardo Patrese30.  Jochen Mass | ||||||||
| Debut | 1979 French Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
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 unsuccessfully with its best finish being sixth on two occasions.
Design and development
For the 1979 season, Tony Southgate supervised the design and development of the Arrows A2. Unlike most contemporary cars, the engine and gearbox of A2 was 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 A1 was brought back for one final entry in the 1979 season.[4]
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 German and Dutch Grand Prixs.
Complete Formula One World Championship results
(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 | 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
Notes
- ^ Arrows A2 @ StatsF1
- ^ Arrows A2 @ Ultimatecarpage
- ^ Nye 1985, pp. 162–163.
- ^ Hodges 1990, p. 279.
References
- Hodges, David (1990). A-Z of Formula Racing Cars. Bideford, UK: Bay View Books. ISBN 1870979168.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help) - Nye, Doug (1985). Autocourse History of the Grand Prix Car 1966 – 1985. Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom: Hazelton Publishing. ISBN 0905138376.
{{cite book}}: Invalid|ref=harv(help)
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