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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