Tyrrell 003

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Tyrrell 003

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Tyrrell Racing Organisation
Designer(s)	Derek Gardner
Technical Specifications
Chassis	Aluminium monocoque
Engine	Ford-Cosworth DFV 2993cc V8. Naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
Transmission	Hewland FG400 5-speed manual.
Fuel	Elf
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition History
Notable entrants	Elf Team Tyrrell
Notable drivers	Jackie Stewart
Debut	1971 Spanish Grand Prix
Races   Wins    Poles     FLs    14 8 5 4
Constructors' Championships	1 (1971)
Drivers' Championships	1 (1971)
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Tyrrell 003

The 003 being demonstrated at the 2004 Canadian Grand Prix.

The Tyrrell 003 is a Formula One racing car which was designed for the 1971 Formula One season by Tyrrell's Chief Designer, Derek Gardner. It was effectively the same car as Tyrrell 001, with a redesigned nose section, longer wheelbase and narrower monocoque. Tyrrell 003 was a one-off design, its type number also serving as its Tyrrell chassis number.

Tyrrell and Jackie Stewart took advantage as Lotus and Ferrari struggled during 1971; they won six races with Stewart claiming his second World Championship. Interestingly, Stewart and team mate François Cevert used different chassis throughout both 1971 and 1972, with Stewart having exclusive use of 003 and Cevert competing with 002.

The 1972 season saw Lotus back on form with Emerson Fittipaldi challenging Stewart for the championship. 003 was not a match for the developed Lotus 72 and the Tyrrell team only won when the 72 failed to finish. Fittipaldi won the title that season by a comfortable margin. Despite scoring four wins with Stewart during 1972, 003 had come to the end of its racing life. Tyrrell 003 remains the Tyrrell team's most successful chassis.^{[citation needed]}

Tyrrell 003 was replaced by 005 for 1973.

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