Cooper T57

Cooper T57
CategoryGroup 4
ConstructorCooper
PredecessorCooper T49
SuccessorCooper T61
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in fiberglass panels
Length141 in (3,600 mm)
Width57.5 in (1,460 mm)
Height33.5 in (850 mm)
Axle trackFront: 46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Rear: 46.5 in (1,180 mm)
Wheelbase91 in (2,300 mm)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.7 L (165 cu in), Coventry Climax FPF, I4, NA
Transmission4-speed manual
Power220 hp (160 kW)
Weight1,125 lb (510 kg)
Competition history

The Cooper T57 (Type 57), also known as the Cooper T57 Monaco, or the Cooper Monaco T57, is a sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Cooper, in 1960, and was constructed as the successor model to the T49.[1][2] It competed in motor racing between 1961 and 1965, and won a total of 26 races (plus 6 additional class wins), scored 43 podium finishes, and clinched 3 pole positions.[3] It was powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.7 L (160 cu in) Coventry Climax FPF four-cylinder engine; producing 220 hp (160 kW), and 200 lb⋅ft (270 N⋅m) of torque.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "1960 Cooper Monaco T57 MKII CM3-60 VIN: CM3-60 - CLASSIC.COM". www.classic.com.
  2. ^ World, Auto Sport. "Find out all the information about the race car Cooper Monaco T57. As well as its drivers and results". Auto Sport World.
  3. ^ "Cooper Monaco T57". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  4. ^ "1959 Cooper Monaco MKI Type 57 technical and mechanical specifications". conceptcarz.com.
  5. ^ "1960 Cooper Monaco Type 57 MK II". conceptcarz.com.
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