The RAM 01, also known as the RAM March 01, is an open-wheel Formula One race car built by British team and constructor RAM Racing in 1983.[1]

RAM 01
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRAM Racing
Designer(s)Dave Kelly
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium Honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pull-rod-actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pull-rod-actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Wheelbase2,692 mm (106.0 in)
EngineFord-Cosworth DFY 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8 naturally aspirated mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual.
Power530 hp (400 kW)
Weight540 kg (1,190 lb)
TyresPirelli
Competition history
Notable driversEliseo Salazar
Jean-Louis Schlesser
Jacques Villeneuve, Sr.
Kenny Acheson
Jonathan Palmer
Debut1983 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
17000

Design and development

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The 01 was the first car built by the British team to participate in the 1983 Formula One world championship.

Designed by Dave Kelly, the car was equipped with a 530-hp Ford Cosworth DFY V8 powertrain with 390 N⋅m (290 lb⋅ft) of torque, which drove the rear wheels through a five-speed Hewland FGA manual gearbox. The chassis frame, an evolution of that of the March 821, was of the aluminum monocoque type, while the braking system was composed of four ventilated disc brakes. The suspension consisted of double wishbones and shock absorbers with coil springs.[2]

Racing history

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With constant driver changes Eliseo Salazar, Jean-Louis Schlesser, Jacques Villeneuve, Sr., and Kenny Acheson, the team only managed to qualify twice, in the first and last races of the season.

The 01 was also used for the first two races of the 1984 season, fitted with a Hart 1.5 litre turbocharged engine.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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Year Entrant Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1983 RAM Racing Team March Ford Cosworth DFY 3.0 V8 P BRA USW FRA SMR MON BEL DET CAN GBR GER AUT NED ITA EUR RSA 0 NC
Eliseo Salazar 15 Ret DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ
Jean-Louis Schlesser DNQ
Jacques Villeneuve, Sr. DNQ
Kenny Acheson DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ DNQ 12
1984 Skol Bandit Formula 1 Team Hart 415T 1.5 S4 tc P BRA RSA BEL SMR FRA MON CAN DET DAL GBR GER AUT NED ITA EUR POR 0 NC
Jonathan Palmer 8 Ret

References

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  1. ^ "1983 RAM March 01 Cosworth Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Engine Ford Cosworth • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.