Wolf WR5

Wolf WR5/6
The WR6 demonstrated in 2010
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorWalter Wolf Racing
Designer(s)Harvey Postlethwaite
PredecessorWolf WR1-4
SuccessorWolf WR7
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisAluminium monocoque, with engine as a fully stressed member.
Axle trackFront: 1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Rear: 1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Wheelbase2,616 mm (103.0 in)
EngineFord Cosworth DFV 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in) 90° V8, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 6-speed manual gearbox
Weight596 kilograms (1,314 lb)
FuelFINA
LubricantsCastrol
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsWalter Wolf Racing
Notable driversSouth Africa Jody Scheckter
Debut1977 Argentine Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
120300
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

The Wolf WR5 was a Formula One racing car built for the 1978 Formula One season by the Walter Wolf Racing team. A further example of the model was built, and was given the chassis number WR6. They replaced the successful Wolf WR1 halfway through the 1978 season, trying to challenge the new ground effect Lotus 78. However, Wolf was unable to repeat their competitive performance of 1977, taking just three podium finishes with the WR5/6.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

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

Year Entrant Chassis Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Points WCC
1978 Walter Wolf Racing WR5
WR6 		ARG BRA RSA USW MON BEL ESP SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA USA CAN 241 5th
Jody Scheckter PO Ret 4 Ret 6 Ret 2 Ret 12 12 3 2
Bobby Rahal 12 DNS
Source:[3]

120 points were scored using the WR5/6, the remaining points were scored using the Wolf WR1.

References

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  1. ^ "Wolf WR5". statsf1.com. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Wolf WR6". statsf1.com. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  3. ^ Small, Steve (1994). The Guinness Complete Grand Prix Who's Who. Guinness. pp. 307, 337 and 338. ISBN 0851127029.


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