Surtees TS16: 1974–1976 F1 Car Specs & Stats

1974–1976 Formula 1 car

Surtees TS16

10th in 1976 standings | Surtees car

4th
Best Finish
2nd
Best Quali
3
Points
1
Points Finish

Car Profile

Team Surtees
Seasons1974, 1975, 1976
Constructors'P111974 3 pts P141975 0 pts P101976 0 pts
Races27 (35 starts)
DesignerJohn Surtees Chief designer
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Drivers of the Surtees TS16

18 CarlosPace P12 11 pts
19 JochenMass P23 0 pts
30 DieterQuester P30 0 pts
19 HelmuthKoinigg P33 0 pts
18 DerekBell P35 0 pts
18 JoséDolhem 0 pts
19 Jean-PierreJabouille 0 pts
23 LeoKinnunen 0 pts
18 JohnWatson P23 0 pts
19 DaveMorgan P43 0 pts
13 DivinaGalica 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix27
Race Starts35
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid2nd
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish4th
Points Finishes1
Points3
Retirements17 (48.6%)
Disqualifications1
Drivers11

Engine & Tyres

EngineFord DFV
3.0 V8
Also poweredAmon AF1, Brabham BT44, Ensign N174, Hesketh 308, Iso Marlboro FW, Lola T370, Lotus 76, Lyncar 006, Maki F101, March 741, McLaren M23, Parnelli VPJ4, Penske PC1, Shadow DN3, Token RJ02, Tyrrell 007, Brabham BT44B, Fittipaldi FD01, Hesketh 308B, Hill GH1, Lotus 72, Maki F101-02, March 751, Shadow DN5B, Williams FW01, Brabham BT45, Ensign N176, Fittipaldi FD04, Hesketh 308D, Kojima KE007, Lotus 77, Maki F102A, March 761, Penske PC3, Surtees TS19, Tyrrell P34, Wolf-Williams FW05
TyresFirestone, Goodyear

Key Car Landmarks

Race1974 Argentine F1 Grand Prix1974 ARG F1 GP1976 British F1 Grand Prix1976 GBR F1 GP
Points1974 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix1974 BRA F1 GP Paceonly once

Finishing Positions

4th 1
8th 1
9th 1
10th 4
11th 3
13th 2
14th 1
16th 1
17th 1
18th 1
DNF 17
DNQ 13
DNS 1
WD 1
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNQ Did Not QualifyDNS Did Not StartWD WithdrawnDSQ Disqualified

Performance Breakdown

1974 Race by Race

15 Grands Prix
Carlos Pace
DNF41113DNFDNFDNF––––––––
Jochen Mass
DNF17DNFDNFDNFDNSDNFDNFDNF14DNF––––
Dieter Quester
–––––––––––9–––
Helmuth Koinigg
–––––––––––––10DNF
Derek Bell
–––––––––DNQ11DNQDNQDNQ–
José Dolhem
––––––––DNQ–––DNQ–WD
Jean-Pierre Jabouille
–––––––––––DNQ–––
Leo Kinnunen
––––DNQ–DNF–DNQDNQ–DNQDNQ––

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1975 Race by Race

11 Grands Prix
John Watson
DSQ10DNF8DNF1016DNF131110
Dave Morgan
–––––––––18–

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

1976 Race by Race

1 Grand Prix
Divina Galica
DNQ

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

The Surtees TS16 was Surtees's F1 car for 1974.

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Surtees TS16: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Surtees TS16?
Surtees raced the Surtees TS16 in the 1974 to 1976 Formula 1 seasons.
Who drove the Surtees TS16?
Carlos Pace, Jochen Mass, Dieter Quester, Helmuth Koinigg, Derek Bell, José Dolhem, Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Leo Kinnunen, John Watson, Dave Morgan and Divina Galica drove the Surtees TS16 in 1974 to 1976.
How many races did the Surtees TS16 win?
The Surtees TS16 did not win a Grand Prix in 1974 to 1976; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Surtees TS16?
The Surtees TS16 used the Ford DFV, a 3.0 V8 engine.