Tyrrell 003
Derek Gardner's Cosworth-powered Tyrrell that won on debut and carried Jackie Stewart to the 1971 world title.
- Power
- 439 bhp
About the Tyrrell 003
Derek Gardner's 003 refined Ken Tyrrell's privately funded 001 with a redesigned nose, a longer wheelbase and a narrower monocoque, and as with other early Tyrrells its number identified a single car. Jackie Stewart won on its debut at the 1971 Spanish Grand Prix and went on to six wins and his second world title, with Tyrrell taking the Constructors' Championship. Stewart, the shorter of the team's drivers, used 003 while François Cevert raced the near-identical 002. It won twice more in 1972 but could not match the developed Lotus 72, and it now stands in the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Tyrrell 003 specs
The Tyrrell 003 produces 439 bhp (327 kW).
| Make | Tyrrell |
|---|---|
| Model | 003 |
| Years | 1971–1973 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Production | One-off (1 built) |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V8 (Ford Cosworth DFV) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,993 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 439 bhp (327 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (Hewland FG400) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 560 kg (1,235 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 784 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Tyrrell 003 rarity in CarSpot
The Tyrrell 003 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.
Tyrrell 003 fun facts
- The Tyrrell line began as a secret 'Special Project', designed by Derek Gardner at his own house and funded with more than £22,000 of Ken Tyrrell's own money.
- With eight wins from 16 World Championship starts, 003 remains the most successful chassis Tyrrell ever built.