Jordan EJ10

The Jordan EJ10, and an updated version, the EJ10B, was the car with which the Jordan team competed in the 2000 Formula One season. The chassis number was changed from its traditional format of (for example) Jordan 199 for 1999, to EJ10 to celebrate the team's tenth season in Formula One under Eddie Jordan.

Jordan EJ10
Jordan EJ10B
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorJordan
Designer(s)Mike Gascoyne (Technical Director)
Tim Holloway (Engineering Director)
Bob Bell (Head of Vehicle Technology)
John Iley (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorJordan 199
SuccessorJordan EJ11
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod operated dampers / torsion bars
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod operated dampers / torsion bars
Axle trackFront: 1,500 mm (59 in)
Rear: 1,410 mm (56 in)
Wheelbase3,050 mm (120 in)
EngineMugen-Honda MF-301HE, 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in), 72° V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionJordan 6-speed semi-automatic
Power770 hp (574.2 kW) @ 15,800 rpm[2]
FuelElf
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsBenson and Hedges Jordan
Notable drivers5. Heinz-Harald Frentzen
6. Jarno Trulli
Debut2000 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF.Laps
170200

Despite a budget increase following the benefits of finishing third in the 1999 Constructors' Championship, the car proved disappointingly unreliable, only finishing 15 times out of a possible 34. The team was also unable to compete with Ferrari and McLaren as it had done the previous year, and, in the end, lost out to Williams, Benetton and BAR as well, finishing sixth overall in the Constructors' Championship. The high points were Heinz-Harald Frentzen's two podiums at Interlagos and Indianapolis, and three front-row starting positions.

During the course of the season, the team announced an enhanced works Honda engine deal for 2001, putting it in direct competition with BAR. The car's designer, Mike Gascoyne, was also placed on gardening leave during the season after he expressed a desire to join Benetton the following year.

Jordan used 'Benson & Hedges' logos, except at the British, French and United States Grands Prix.

Eddie Jordan later marketed a drink called EJ-10.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Engine Drivers Grands Prix Points WCC
AUS BRA SMR GBR ESP EUR MON CAN FRA AUT GER HUN BEL ITA USA JPN MAL
2000 Benson and Hedges Jordan Mugen Honda MF301HE V10 Heinz-Harald Frentzen Ret 3 Ret 17 6 Ret 10 Ret 7 Ret Ret 6 6 Ret 3 Ret Ret 17 6th
Jarno Trulli Ret 4 15 6 12 Ret Ret 6 6 Ret 9 7 Ret Ret Ret 13 12

References

  1. F1, STATS. "Jordan EJ10 • STATS F1".
  2. "Engine Mugen Honda". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.

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