Brabham BT52 BMW

Brabham BT52 BMW image

Active: 1983
Team: Brabham Motor Racing Developments

Designer: Gordon Murray
Drivers: Ricardo Patrese, Nelson Piquet

Specifications

Chassis: Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension: Double wishbones, push-rod operated coil springs over dampers (front and rear)
Steering: rack-and-pinion
Brakes: carbon discs, all-round
Gearbox: Brabham/Hewland 5 speed Manual
Weight: 540 kg

Engine

Configuration: BMW M 12/13 Straight 4
Location: Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight: 165 kilo / 363.8 lbs
Displacement: 1.499 liter / 91.5 cu in
Bore / Stroke: 89.2 mm (3.5 in) / 60.0 mm (2.4 in)
Compression: 6.7:1
Valvetrain: 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed: Bosch/Kugelfischer Fuel Injection
Aspiration: KKK Turbo
Power: 600 bhp / 448 KW @ 9500 rpm
Torque: 450 Nm / 332 ft lbs @ 8500 rpm