1978 Tyrrell 008 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Mid
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body Designer :	Maurice Philippe
Weight :	1274 lbs \| 577.877 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| Ford Cosworth DFV
Displacement :	2990 cc \| 182.5 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 10600 RPM
Torque :	260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 8500 RPM
Bore :	85.7 mm \| 3.374 in.
Stroke :	64.8 mm \| 2.551 in.
Compression :	11.5:1
Valvetrain :	32 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Lucas Mechanical Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual Hewland FGA 400

Production Figures

Total 1978 008 production :	5
1978 Tyrrell 008

Handling

1978 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$17,000
Avg. Home :	$54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Tyrrell 008? A: The 1978 Tyrrell 008 has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1978 Tyrrell 008? A: The 1978 Tyrrell 008 was a Monoposto.

Q: How many 1978 008s were produced? A: Tyrrell produced 5 examples of the 008 in 1978.

Q: What engine did the 1978 Tyrrell 008 have? A: The engine powering the 1978 Tyrrell 008 was a V 8 (2990 cc | 182.5 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 485 BHP (356.96 KW) @ 10600 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 8500 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 1978 Tyrrell 008 have? A: The 1978 Tyrrell 008 had a 6 speed Manual Hewland FGA 400 gearbox.