1981 ALFA ROMEO 179 B
Presented by Alfa Romeo s.p.a., Milano
Engine: V12
Capacity: 2995 cc
Max. powered output: 525 bhp at 13200 rpm
Max. speed: 300 km/h.
This single-seater derived from the 177 brought Alfa Romeo back into Formula 1 racing.
It is powered by a V12 at 60° engine with four 65° slanting valves per cylinder, direct electronic injection, electronic ignition, and cylinder block and heads in aluminium and magnesium alloy.
The chassis is composed of aluminium and honeycomb panels, while the Kevlar bodywork was one of the most aerodynamically efficient at the time.
Engine: V12
Capacity: 2995 cc
Max. powered output: 525 bhp at 13200 rpm
Max. speed: 300 km/h.
This single-seater derived from the 177 brought Alfa Romeo back into Formula 1 racing.
It is powered by a V12 at 60° engine with four 65° slanting valves per cylinder, direct electronic injection, electronic ignition, and cylinder block and heads in aluminium and magnesium alloy.
The chassis is composed of aluminium and honeycomb panels, while the Kevlar bodywork was one of the most aerodynamically efficient at the time.
