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RAM 03

The RAM 03 was an open-wheel Formula One race car, designed, developed and built by British racing team and constructor RAM, to compete in the 1985 and 1986 Formula One world championship.

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CategoryFormula One
ConstructorRAM Racing
DesignersGustav Brunner and Sergio Rinland
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon fiber monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pull-rod-actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pull-rod-actuated coil springs and dampers, anti-roll bar
Wheelbase2,794 mm (110.0 in)
EngineHart 415T 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 turbocharged mid-mounted
TransmissionHewland FGA 400 5-speed manual.
Power750 hp (560 kW)
Weight550 kg (1,210 lb)
FuelShell
TyresPirelli
Competition history
Notable driversManfred Winkelhock
Philippe Alliot
Kenny Acheson
Mike Thackwell
Debut1985 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
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The RAM 03 was an open-wheel Formula One race car, designed, developed and built by British racing team and constructor RAM, to compete in the 1985 and 1986 Formula One world championship.12

In 1986 an updated version called 03B was introduced and was driven by New Zealander Mike Thackwell during the pre-season testing for the 1986 season held at Jacarepaguá.

Later in 1986 one of the 03 chassis was converted into a Formula 3000 car, the 04. The car contested a number of races in the 1986 Formula 3000 championship.

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