Arizona Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 A thread inspired by pictures of next seasons aerodynamic parts. What were some of the most hideous looking machines in racing history? A few that stick in my mind include: The 1999 BAR The X-Wings used by Ferrari, Jordan, Sauber and Tyrell at the start of the 1998 season. David Coulthard picking the worst race possible to score Red Bull's first podium The 2004 "Walrus" Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 The 2007/08 Renault has to be right up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 Jackie Stewart's tartan trousers anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 The six wheelers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 The six wheelers. Boooo! Great looking machine the P34: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 Boooo! Great looking machine the P34: lol, wtf is that all about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheaf Saint Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 I just did a google search on 'Ugly F1 cars' and it came up with this... Can anyone identify it? Whatever it is, it's one hideous looking car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 20 November, 2008 Author Share Posted 20 November, 2008 lol, wtf is that all about? In short, they wanted lower aerodynamic drag from the front tyres, and the only way they could do that was by mking them smaller. The smaller tyres didn't produce enough grip, which lead to horrific understeer. To combat this Tyrell added a second pair just behind the front wheels. All four were capable of being steered. The problem was that the design was so unique that the tyre manufacturer (can't remember which one) didn't bother developing the smaller front tyres, which noone else used, which would have made any further developments of the car uncompetitive. I think the P34 won one race, a 1-2 finnish. Can't remember the drivers tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 I think the P34 won one race, a 1-2 finnish. Can't remember the drivers tho. Jody Scheckter won it, Patrick Depailler second, Sweden 1976. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 I just did a google search on 'Ugly F1 cars' and it came up with this... Can anyone identify it? Whatever it is, it's one hideous looking car! March 711 with added "vent"? http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~garycr/2001/march_711_6/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 1976 Ligier JS5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 (edited) The Eifelland has always been a personal favourite. And look at the front of this Brabham.... Edited 20 November, 2008 by Colinjb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 I know its not F1.... but here's a Brabham F2 car circa 1969: Here's a Tyrell: A 1979 Ensign: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 Dear god! A ferrari testing mule from the ground effect era? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durleyfos Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 1976 Ligier JS5 lol, looks like a smurf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 lol, looks like a smurf. lol, didnt think of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 That Brabham F2 car is like something off of Top Gear! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 20 November, 2008 Share Posted 20 November, 2008 That Brabham F2 car is like something off of Top Gear! lol Ha. Makes the Avantime look viable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Bob Posted 21 November, 2008 Share Posted 21 November, 2008 Some teams tried 4 wheels at the back too! March; Williams; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysaints Posted 21 November, 2008 Share Posted 21 November, 2008 I had the Scalelectrix 6 wheel march, was crap even then, the Lotus 76 would blow me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 21 November, 2008 Share Posted 21 November, 2008 Some teams tried 4 wheels at the back too! March; Williams; The 4 wheel drive williams set a new lap record around Silverstone if I remember correctly. Then the FIA banned it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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