Brabham BT49D: 1982 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1
Grand Prix WinGP Win
2nd
Best Quali
2
Podiums
15
Points
Car Profile
| Team | |
| Season | 1982 |
| Constructors' | P5 15 pts |
| Races | 5 (6 starts) |
| Designer | Gordon Murray Technical director |
Drivers of the Brabham BT49D
Full Car Statistics
| Grands Prix | 5 |
| Race Starts | 6 |
| Wins | 1 (16.7%) |
| Best Grid | 2nd |
| Podiums | 2 (33.3%) |
| Fastest Laps | 1 |
| Points Finishes | 2 |
| Points | 15 |
| Retirements | 3 (50.0%) |
| Disqualifications | 1 |
| Drivers | 2 |
Engine & Tyres
| Engine | Ford DFV 3.0 V8 · 495 hp |
| Also powered | Arrows A4, ATS D5, Ensign N181, Fittipaldi F8D, Lotus 91, March 821, McLaren MP4/1, Osella FA1D, Theodore TY02, Tyrrell 011, Williams FW07D |
| Tyres | Goodyear |
Key Car Landmarks
Podium
1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP Patrese
1982 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1982 CAN F1 GP Patrese
Points
1982 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1982 MON F1 GP Patrese
1982 Canadian F1 Grand Prix1982 CAN F1 GP Patrese
1982 Finishing Positions
1st
1
2nd
1
DSQ
1
DNF
3
DSQ DisqualifiedDNF Did Not Finish
Performance Breakdown
Win Rate
Podium Rate
Fastest Lap Rate
Points Finish Rate
Finish Rate
1982 Race by Race
1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified
The Brabham BT49D was Brabham's F1 car for 1982.
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Brabham BT49D: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Brabham BT49D?
Brabham raced the Brabham BT49D in the 1982 Formula 1 season, finishing 5th in the constructors' championship with 15 points.
Who drove the Brabham BT49D?
Riccardo Patrese and Nelson Piquet drove the Brabham BT49D in 1982.
How many races did the Brabham BT49D win?
The Brabham BT49D won 1 of the 5 Grands Prix it entered in 1982, with 2 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Brabham BT49D?
The Brabham BT49D used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.










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