Ensign N179

The Ensign N179 was a Formula One racing car designed by Dave Baldwin, and used by Team Ensign during the 1979 Formula One season.

Ensign N179
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorTeam Ensign
Designer(s)Dave Baldwin
PredecessorEnsign N177
SuccessorEnsign N180
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisAluminium monocoque.
Wheelbase2,667 mm (105.0 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual gearbox.
Weight578 kg (1,274 lb)
FuelValvoline
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsTeam Ensign
Notable drivers Derek Daly
Patrick Gaillard
Marc Surer
Debut1979 South African Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
11000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The N179 was replaced by the Ensign N180 for the 1980 season.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)(results in bold indicate pole position, results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Points WCC
1979 Team Ensign Ford Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 G ARG BRA RSA USW ESP BEL MON FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA CAN USA 0 -
Derek Daly DNQ Ret DNQ
Patrick Gaillard DNQ 13 DNQ Ret DNQ
Marc Surer DNQ DNQ Ret
Source:[1]

References

  1. "Ensign N179". f1technical.net. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  2. "Ensign Ford". Jonathan Davies. Retrieved 2 June 2016.


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