GTP Cool Wall: 1976-1977 Tyrrell P34

[GranTurismo916]

1976-1977 Tyrrell P34 nominated by @ThrasherDBS

Engines: 3.0L V8 (Ford-Cosworth DFV)
Power: 481 hp
Torque: 270 lb-ft.
Weight: 1976: 595 kg; 1977: 620 kg
Transmission: 5-speed sequential, 6-speed sequential
Drivetrain: Mid engine, rear wheel drive
Racing Class: Formula 1
Additional Info: "One of the most radical entries in Formula 1, this six-wheeled racer was designed by Derek Gardner. Four specifically manufactured 10 inch diameter wheels were made for the front of the car, with normal spec tires in the rear. The concept was that the smaller wheels would reduce the drag that the larger tires had. Introduced at the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix, this car had a spectacular 1-2 finish at the Swedish Grand Prix, with Jody Sheckter taking the gold. Was able to produce solid results, but never won the world championship."​

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[Suzumiya]

not a bmw e30 m3

super uncool


Just kidding, Sub Zero.

 

[GTRacer22]

An F1 car that defies all laws of being an F1 car by having 6 wheels. Sub Zero.

 

[R5]

Came from the time when F1 was still kicking ideas around, can only be SZ.

 

[Tornado]

This is one of the few F1 cars that is popular by its own merits, transcending the typical motorsports myopia, rather than just with racing enthusiasts.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Absurd, ridiculous, goofy, unique, lovable, shameless.

 

[Sage Ages]

What a stupid idea...

 

[Ettick]

SZBRC

 

[Nessy]

I know this thing's a race car, but it's straight-up coated in cardice.

 

[Adamgp]

Interesting, but SU.

 

[LivingWithGames]

One of the unusual F1 cars..and it freaking worked.

Of bloody course it's Sub-Zero, it's one of the few badass, awesome and unique F1 cars that did well in the history of F1. Ofcourse if this thing failed, SU would of been it.

 

[niky]

What a stupid idea...

It was actually an idea that worked.

Or should have worked, if Tyrell had managed to get continued manufacturer support for the tire sizes.

Better aerodynamics, better braking, spread out cornering loads. At the expense of extra weight (and more difficult tire changes). It's interesting to think about whether such an idea could work in F1 nowadays. Shame such interesting aero solutions are now banned.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

What a stupid idea...

Not stupid if it works...

EDIT: Damn it @niky beat me...

Also as much as I love this car especially from the engineering aspect...SUBRC vote still stands

 

[Skygrasper550]

One of the most unique racing cars ever made. A definite Sub-Zero.

 

[Sage Ages]

It was actually an idea that worked.

Not stupid if it works...

It's still stupid, but that's why it's cool.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

It's still stupid, but that's why it's cool.

Ah I see...I guess...well uh good for you on that explanation 👍

 

[JTB10000]

Too silly to be cool.

 

[Liquid]

Absolutely love it. Shouldn't be polled.

Seriously Uncool

 

[Legro]

Back when innovation was banned after someone brought it to track, not before.

 

[TexRex]

It's a [relatively] modern F1 car (as compared to the cigarello types lacking any sort of aerodynamic appendages) and that does absolutely nothing for me--but its saving grace is its identifying characteristic. Can't go SZ because of the former, but the latter pushes it up to Cool.

 

[Space Dynamics]

Heck yes I made lego cars like this cause as a kid I thought it would work.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Sub Zero. Daring and innovative, and powered by one of the coolest V8's in the history of V8's.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

The DFV is legendary, and this level of innovation, paired with success, is incredibly uncommon. Love it.

SUBRC.

 

[MoLiEG]

Simply Epic. SZ.

 

[AudiMan2011]

From a time when F1 was actually TRYING to be innovative. The fact it's the only 6-wheeled car to ever win an F1 race makes it very cool.

 

[synchromesh]

They tried something different.