Cooper T61
Appearance
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Category | Group 4 |
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Constructor | Cooper |
Predecessor | Cooper T57 |
Technical specifications | |
Chassis | Steel-reinforced tubular space frame covered in aluminum panels |
Axle track | Front: 52–55 in (1,300–1,400 mm) Rear: 53.5–55 in (1,360–1,400 mm) |
Wheelbase | 91–96.3 in (2,310–2,450 mm) |
Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 2.0–5.4 L (122–330 cu in), Coventry Climax/Ford/Chevrolet/Maserati, I4/V8, NA |
Transmission | Colotti T37/T41 or Halibrand-McKee 4-speed/5-speed manual |
Power | 240–430 hp (180–320 kW) |
Weight | 1,213–1,636 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
- ^ "1964 Cooper Monaco T61P Maserati Specifications". Ultimatecarpage.com.
- ^ "Cooper T61 Monaco Mk III, 1961 [Auta5P ID:22065 EN]". auta5p.eu.
- ^ "Cooper Monaco T57". Retrieved 25 June 2022.
- ^ "1964 Cooper Monaco - T61M". www.classicdriver.com.
- ^ "Cooper Type 61 Monaco King Cobra | Review". April 1, 2016.
- ^ "Bonhams : 1962 Cooper T61 'Monaco'Chassis no. CM/2/62". www.bonhams.com.
- ^ "For Sale: Cooper T61 Monaco". www.classic-trader.com.
- ^ "1961 Cooper Monaco Type 61". conceptcarz.com.