Brabham Ford BT44 F1 OW 1974
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Specifications Brabham Ford BT44 F1 OW 1974 blueprint
The Ford Brabham BT44 is an iconic open-wheel, single-seater racing car from 1974. Designed and built by legendary Formula One designer Ron Tauranac, the BT44 was the first chassis to be designed and built by him for the Brabham team. The BT44 featured an aluminium monocoque chassis with two open air intakes supporting an aluminium honeycomb structure, allowing for a lower centre of gravity, increased aerodynamic efficiency, and improved stability. The car was powered by the Ford-Cosworth DFV 3.0 Litre V8 engine, delivering up to 480 hp at 9500 rpm. The powerplant was mated to a Hewland manufactured 5 speed manual transmission, with an estimated top speed of 217 mph. The suspension was comprised of a four-wheel independent setup with double wishbones, coil rockers, and outboard mounted dampers. This combination allowed for lightning fast cornering ability, ultimate control, and very fine balance between power and agility. The BT44 also featured a unique paint scheme, with a white, red, and gold livery combined with black accents on the air intakes. This design was simple, yet elegant, and complimented the overall shape of the BT44 very well. In total, the BT44 competed in 16 Formula One events before being replaced with the new Brabham Ford BT45 in 1975. This chassis is remembered as a magnificent and highly competitive Formula One car which proved to be an excellent platform for development and testing. Many elements of the BT44 still remain in modern Formula One cars today, and this car serves as a reminder of the success that the Brabham team could achieve.
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