Alfa Romeo 184T

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Alfa Romeo 184T, 184TB
Category Formula One
Constructor Alfa Romeo
Team/s Benetton Team Alfa Romeo
Designer Mario Tollentino
Luigi Marmiroli
Drivers 1. Riccardo Patrese
2. Eddie Cheever
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front) coil, wishbone, pushrod
Suspension (rear) coil, wishbone, pushrod
Engine Alfa-Romeo 890T 1.5 V8T
1,500 cc V8 670 bhp
Gearbox Alfa/Hewland 6-speed
Fuel Agip
Tyres Goodyear
Debut 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races competed 49
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0
Race victories 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0

Alfa Romeo 184T was Benetton sponsored F1 car used during 1984 Formula One season and the beginning of 1985 season (184TB). Car was Mario Tollentino`s first F1 design.[1] Team achieved only 11 points. 1.5 L V8 turbo engine had around 670 bhp. Best result was from Italian GP where Riccardo Patrese came 3rd. Most cases reason for retirement was unreliable engine or out of fuel.



[edit] Complete Formula One Results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1984 Benetton Team Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo V8T G BRA RSA BEL SMR FRA MON CAN USE USA GBR GER AUT NED ITA EUR POR 11 8th
Riccardo Patrese Ret 4 Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 12 Ret 10 Ret 3 6 8
Eddie Cheever 4 Ret Ret 7 Ret DNQ 11 Ret Ret Ret Ret Ret 13 9 Ret 17

[edit] References

  1. ^ article from grandprix.com
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