Surtees TS19 F1 car

Constructor:	Surtees
Years:	1976 to 1978
Type:	Race car
Body class:	F1 single seat
Engine:	Cosworth DFV

 The Surtees TS19 was a Formula 1 racing car of 1976 , 1977 and 1978 of British racing car manufacturer Surtees was used in the Formula 1 World Championship.

Surtees TS19 History 

The TS19 had a wide flat nose and a stepped middle section. The TS19 had an external suspension at the front and rear, the gearbox came from Hewland and the drive was the proven V8 engine Cosworth DFV . In 1976, Surtees achieved tenth place in the constructors' cup with the TS19 with seven points, all of which were won by Australian Alan Jones .

In 1977 the Italian Vittorio Brambilla joined the team, who achieved the best result of the season for the team with fourth place at the Belgian Grand Prix .Wth Durex and Beta sponsored cars.At the end of the year, Surtees finished eleventh in the championship with six points.

TS19 drivers: Conny Andersson , Hans Binder , Vittorio Brambilla, Alan Jones, Brett Lunger, Larry Perkins , Henri Pescarolo , Vern Schuppan and Noritake Takahara .

The Surtees TS19 made its racing debut at the 1976 South African Grand Prix in Kyalami with Brett Lunger at the wheel. The American started from 20th on the grid and finished 11th, one lap behind Niki Lauda in the Ferrari 312T .

Surtees TS19 Technical specifications

• Chassis: Aluminium monocoque
• Suspension Front/rear: wishbone independent with coil springs
• Axle track Front: 1,473 mm 
• Axle track Rear: 1,499 mm 
• Wheelbase: 2,502 mm 
• Engine make: Ford-Cosworth DFV
• Engine size: 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in)
• Engine type: V8 naturally aspirated
• Engine location: mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
• Transmission: Hewland FGA 400, 5-6 speed manual
• Power: 450 Hp
• Weight: 580 kg (1,280 lb)
• Fuel: FINA
• Tyres: Goodyear