Elfin MR5
| Elfin MR5 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Elfin Cars |
| Production | 1971-1972; 4 built[1] |
| Designer | Garrie Cooper |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Formula 5000[1] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Repco Holden 4994cc V8 [2] Ford V8 [3] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Elfin Type 100 Mono[1] |
| Successor | Elfin MR6[1] |
The Elfin MR5 is an Australian Formula 5000 racing car produced from 1971-1972 by Elfin Sports Cars.
Designed by Elfin owner/driver Garrie Cooper, the MR5 was the first car built by Elfin for Formula 5000 racing which had formed the basis of Australia's top open-wheel category, Australian Formula 1, from 1971. A total of four MR5's were built and the cars were powered by Repco-Holden 5.0L V8 or Ford V8 engines.
John McCormack drove an MR5 to victory in the 1973 Australian Drivers' Championship,[1] the 1973 New Zealand Grand Prix, the 1974 New Zealand Grand Prix and the 1974 Lady Wigram Trophy.[4]
Elfin MR5 at the 1972 Australian Drivers' Championship.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.shannons.com.au/library/events/ELFIN.PDF
- ↑ http://www.sergent.com.au/tas72p.html
- ↑ Our Racing Heritage, Elfin Heritage Centre Retrieved on 19 December 2012
- ↑ New Zealand Motor Racing Championships - 1949-1994 Retrieved from www.teamdan.com on 12 November 2009
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