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HWM 51

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HWM 51[1]
CategoryVoiturette/Formula One
ConstructorHWM
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel tubular spaceframe
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, coil springs over shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Leaf springs, de Dion rear axle
Engine2.0 L (122.0 cu in) Alta L4 naturally-aspirated mid-engined
Transmissionmanual
Power145 hp (108 kW)
BrakesDisc brakes
TiresDunlop
Competition history

The HWM 51 was an open-wheel race car, designed by Briton John Heath, and developed and built by HWM (Hersham and Walton Motors), in 1951.[2] It competed in voiturette racing events, as well as two Formula One World Championship Grand Prix events; the 1951 Swiss Grand Prix, and the 1952 Belgian Grand Prix.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "HWM 51-Alta". Retrieved 15 October 2022.
  2. ^ World, Auto Sport. "Find out all the information about the race car HWM 51 (Alta L4 c 1.5). As well as its drivers and results". Auto Sport World.
  3. ^ "HWM 51 • STATS F1". www.statsf1.com.
  4. ^ "HW Motors: 1951 Formula One Season Formula 1". conceptcarz.com.