Patrese confirmed at Williams
As expected, Frank Williams announced before the Spanish Grand Prix that the most experienced driver in Formula One has been signed to replace Nelson Piquet next season. Riccardo Patrese, who…
Brief specification.
Engine. Six-cylinders—bore and stroke dimensions, 57 mm. x 83 mm., cubic capacity 1,271.3 c.c., overhead valves and camshaft, 4-bearing crankshaft. Battery-and-coil ignition, S. U. carburetter.
Clutch : Dry single plate.
Gearbox : 3-speeds and reverse. Ratios—lst, 16.25 to 1; 2nd, 8.76 to 1 ; 3rd, 4.78 to 1.
Transmission : Open shaft to three-quarter floating type spiral-bevel back axle.
Suspension.: Half-elliptics with hydraulic shock absorbers.
Brakes : Lockheed type. Price. £232 10s.