Brabham BT19
Jack Brabham's 'Old Nail', a one-off Repco-powered car that won him a third world title at the age of 40.
- Power
- 300 bhp
About the Brabham BT19
Ron Tauranac built the sole BT19 in 1965 for Coventry Climax's flat-16 engine, but that engine was abandoned and the car never raced in its original form. For the new three-litre formula of 1966 it was pressed into service with Repco's 620 V8, built around Oldsmobile aluminium blocks and producing only around 300 bhp but with strong torque, low weight and modest fuel use. Tauranac kept a mild steel spaceframe and outboard suspension, judging monocoques harder to repair and an inboard layout worth only about 2% in drag. Jack Brabham won four World Championship races with it in 1966 and took his third title at 40, and it scored points towards Brabham's 1967 Constructors' Championship. Repco bought the car in 2004 and put it on display at the National Sports Museum in Melbourne in 2008.
Brabham BT19 specs
The Brabham BT19 produces 300 bhp (224 kW) and 316 Nm (233 lb-ft) of torque.
| Make | Brabham |
|---|---|
| Model | BT19 |
| Years | 1966 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | One-off (1 built) |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V8 (Repco 620) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,995 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 300 bhp (224 kW) |
| Torque | 316 Nm (233 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Hewland HD, later DG) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 518 kg (1,142 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 579 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Brabham BT19 rarity in CarSpot
The Brabham BT19 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Brabham BT19 fun facts
- It was the first car bearing its driver's name to win a World Championship race.
- The Repco engine used cheap production parts: the blocks cost £11 each and the connecting rods £7.
- On its debut Jack Brabham reported 7 mpg, against about 4 mpg for its more exotic rivals.