Cooper T61

Sports racing car
Cooper T61[1][2]
CategoryGroup 4
ConstructorCooper
PredecessorCooper T57
Technical specifications
ChassisSteel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum panels
Axle trackFront: 52–55 in (1,300–1,400 mm)
Rear: 53.5–55 in (1,360–1,400 mm)
Wheelbase91–96.3 in (2,310–2,450 mm)
EngineMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0–5.4 L (122–330 cu in), Coventry Climax/Ford/Chevrolet/Maserati, I4/V8, NA
TransmissionColotti T37/T41 or Halibrand-McKee 4-speed/5-speed manual
Power240–430 hp (180–320 kW)
Weight1,213–1,636 lb (550–742 kg)
Competition history

The Cooper T61 (Type 61), also known as the Cooper T61 Monaco, or the Cooper Monaco T61, is a sports racing car, designed, developed and built by British manufacturer Cooper, in 1961. It is the successor and evolution of the T57. Its motor racing career spanned 6 years (1962-1966, 1968); where it won a total of 16 races (plus 2 additional class wins), achieved 23 podium finishes, and clinched 3 pole positions. It was powered by a number of different engines, including a Coventry Climax four-cylinder engine, a Maserati V8 engine, a Ford FE engine, and a Chevrolet small-block engine.[3][4][5][6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ "1964 Cooper Monaco T61P Maserati Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
  2. ^ "Cooper T61 Monaco Mk III, 1961 [Auta5P ID:22065 EN]". auta5p.eu.
  3. ^ "Cooper Monaco T57". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  4. ^ "1964 Cooper Monaco - T61M". www.classicdriver.com.
  5. ^ "Cooper Type 61 Monaco King Cobra | Review". April 1, 2016.
  6. ^ "Bonhams : 1962 Cooper T61 'Monaco'Chassis no. CM/2/62". www.bonhams.com.
  7. ^ "For Sale: Cooper T61 Monaco". www.classic-trader.com.
  8. ^ "1961 Cooper Monaco Type 61". conceptcarz.com.
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United Kingdom Cooper Car Company
Founders
Charles Cooper
John Cooper
Designers
Owen Maddock
Jack Brabham
Eddie Stait
Derrick White
World Champions
Australia Jack Brabham
Drivers' titles
1959
1960
Constructors' titles
1959
1960
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1000/1100
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