Hesketh 308E

The Hesketh 308E is a Formula One racing car model built by the Hesketh Racing team in 1977. The car was designed by Frank Dernie and Nigel Stroud and was the last car built by the Hesketh team before it folded at the end of 1978. The 308E was a relatively conservative design, with an aluminium monocoque chassis built around the common Cosworth DFV engine and Hewland gearbox combination. However, the 308E gained particular notoriety owing to Hesketh's team sponsors in 1977 – Penthouse and Rizla – and the resultant livery which incorporated a large rendering of a scantily-clad Penthouse Pet embracing a Rizla packet. During this year, driver Rupert Keegan managed to qualify the car at every race entered although its best finish was only seventh place at the Austrian Grand Prix. For 1978 the team reverted to rather less controversial sponsorship from the Olympus Corporation, although results were less dependable. Following Hesketh's withdrawal from the F1 World Championship the remaining 308Es were run for various competitors in the British Aurora AFX championship.

A Hesketh 308E, seen in 1977's Penthouse Rizla Racing livery.
Hesketh 308E
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorHesketh Racing
Designer(s)Frank Dernie
Nigel Stroud
Technical specifications
ChassisAluminium monocoque.
Suspension (front)Double wishbone with coilover spring/dampers.
Suspension (rear)As front.
EngineFord-Cosworth DFV 2993 cc V8. Naturally aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionHewland FGA400 5-speed manual. Hewland cam and pawl differential.
FuelFINA
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsPenthouse Rizla Racing
Olympus Cameras Hesketh
Notable drivers Héctor Rebaque
Eddie Cheever
Derek Daly
Debut1977 Race of Champions
Brands Hatch
RacesWinsPolesF.Laps
18000
n.b. Unless otherwise stated, all data refer to
Formula One World Championship Grands Prix only.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (Results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap.)

Year Entrants Engines Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Points WCC
1977 Penthouse Rizla Racing Ford V8 G ARG BRA RSA USW ESP MON BEL SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA USA CAN JPN 0 -
Rupert Keegan Ret 12 Ret 13 10 Ret Ret 7 Ret 9 8 Ret
Hesketh Racing Harald Ertl Ret DNQ 9 16 DNQ
Héctor Rebaque DNQ DNQ DNQ Ret DNQ DNQ
Ian Ashley DNQ DNQ DNQ 17 DNS
1978 Olympus Cameras/Hesketh Racing Ford V8 G ARG BRA RSA USW MON BEL ESP SWE FRA GBR GER AUT NED ITA USA CAN 0 NC
Divina Galica DNQ DNQ
Eddie Cheever Ret
Derek Daly DNPQ DNPQ DNQ

References

  • Scott, T. (July 2003). "Penthouse Sweet". Motor Sport magazine archive. p. 68. Retrieved 1 February 2016.
  • "Hesketh 308E". OldRacingCars.com. Archived from the original on 2005-02-18. Retrieved 2007-08-18.
  • "Car Model: Hesketh 308E". ChicaneF1.com. Retrieved 2007-08-20.


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