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Cooper T72

Cooper T72
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1964 Cooper T72 at the Goodwood Revival in 2019

The Cooper T72 is an open-wheel Formula Three race car, developed and built by British manufacturer Cooper in 1964.[1] It was designed by engineers Eddie Stait and Neil Johanssen. It was powered by a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) BMC four-cylinder engine, developing 88 hp (66 kW) @ 7,750 rpm, which had a 12.5:1 compression ratio. The radiator and oil cooler were integrated into one unit, and the oil tank was positioned between the foot pedals and the radiator. It was constructed as a semi-stressed skin.[2] It contested the 1964 British Formula Three season, where it completely dominated, winning 9 out of the 10 races that season, with both Jackie Stewart and John Taylor. Stewart eventually won the championship, winning 8 of those races.[3][4][5] It also competed in a number of Formula Libre events.[6] Only 18 cars were built. [7]

References

  1. ^ "Cooper – F3History". www.f3history.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  2. ^ "Cooper T72". www.coopercarcompany.com. Archived from the original on 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  3. ^ Stewart, Sir Jackie (April 24, 2014). Winning Is Not Enough. Headline. ISBN 9781472220653. Archived from the original on June 18, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ "Cooper F3 T72 Restoration Mini Sport". www.minisport.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-18. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  5. ^ "Brooklands Museum :: Cooper T.72 F3". www.brooklandsmuseum.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-30. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  6. ^ "Cooper T72". Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  7. ^ "1964 Cooper T72 F3 Racing Car. Editorial Photography - Image of weybridge, autosport: 180816702". www.dreamstime.com.
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