Brabham BT45
The Brabham-Alfa Romeo BT45B of Carlos Pace | |||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Brabham | ||||||||
| Designers | Gordon Murray Carlo Chiti (Engine Designer (Alfa Romeo)) | ||||||||
| Predecessor | BT44 | ||||||||
| Successor | BT46 | ||||||||
| Technical specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | aluminium monocoque | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | double wishbones, pull-rod actuated coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | single top links, twin lower links, twin radius arms, coil springs over dampers, anti-roll bar | ||||||||
| Axle track | Front: 1,448 mm (57.0 in) Rear: 1,524 mm (60.0 in) | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2,464 mm (97.0 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | Alfa Romeo 115-12 and Ford-Cosworth DFV 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in), Flat-12 NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland, Brabham 6-speed manual | ||||||||
| Fuel | 1976-1977: FINA 1978: Agip | ||||||||
| Tyres | Goodyear | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | Martini Racing Parmalat Racing Team | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | Carlos Pace Carlos Reutemann Rolf Stommelen John Watson Hans-Joachim Stuck Niki Lauda | ||||||||
| Debut | 1976 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||
| Last season | 1979 | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 0 | ||||||||
The Brabham BT45 was a Formula One car designed by South African engineer Gordon Murray for the 1976, 1977 and 1978 Formula One seasons.