At that time the easiest way to enter F1 was to build a chassis ready to accept the Ford Cosworth DFV engine, which was competitive and readily available. Tecno tried it the hard way and set out to design both a new chassis and a new engine. Following a trend set by fellow Italians Mauro Forghieri and Carlo Chiti a flat 12 layout was chosen and like the Ferrari and Alfa Romeo units the Tecno was of a 180 degree V12 design. In the summer of 1971 the engine was tested on the bench and developed a decent 460 bhp at 11,000 rpm.
Hey!cider_and_toast said:I could be talking total and utter coblers.
cider_and_toast said:I'm going to take a huge punt here and say that is a 1981 Alfa Romeo. (maybe 82 but looks more 81ish cos of the front wing and skirts). Guess it's either Andretti or was Bruno Giacomelli driving for them then?
Featured is 179.006, originally raced by Giacomelli in the 1980 and 1981 season. This arguably the most successful 179
If I'm correct
FB said:So here's the next one - car & driver please.