The Alfa Romeo 179 is a Formula One car that the Alfa Romeo team used in different variants from 1979 to 1982. It made its debut at the 1979 Italian Grand Prix and replaced the flat-12 Alfa Romeo 177. This page covers the key facts, the design, the history and the questions people ask most often.
Alfa Romeo 179 at a glance
| Category | Formula One racing car |
|---|---|
| Team | Alfa Romeo |
| Seasons | 1979 to 1982, in different variants |
| Debut | 1979 Italian Grand Prix |
| Replaced | Alfa Romeo 177, a flat-12 car |
| Engine | New V12, as described in the Russian source |
The sources do not give power or weight figures for the 179, so the table keeps to the facts they state.
History
The 179 was designed to replace the 177, which had a flat-12 engine. Its debut at the 1979 Italian Grand Prix was the first race for the new car. The English article describes it as used in different variants by the Alfa Romeo team, so the car changed during its four seasons.
The Russian article notes that the model received a new V-shaped 12-cylinder engine. The car competed in the World Championship from 1979 to 1982.
Design and features
- A new V12 engine, replacing the flat-12 layout of the 177.
- A Formula One car built for the Alfa Romeo team.
- The Alfa Romeo logo on the nose of the car, shown in the second photo.
Variants
- Alfa Romeo 179: the car described here, 1979 to 1982.
- Alfa Romeo 177: the flat-12 predecessor that the 179 replaced.
See also: the Alfa Romeo collection, the Alfa Romeo 147 and the Alfa Romeo 1900.
Alfa Romeo 179 questions and answers
What was the Alfa Romeo 179?
A Formula One car that the Alfa Romeo team used from 1979 to 1982.
What did the 179 replace?
The Alfa Romeo 177, which had a flat-12 engine.
When did the 179 debut?
At the 1979 Italian Grand Prix.
What engine did the 179 use?
A new V12, according to the Russian source.
Video: Alfa Romeo 179C and 182 sound
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 179, English Wikipedia: seasons 1979–1982, debut at the Italian Grand Prix, replacement of the 177
- Alfa Romeo 179, Russian Wikipedia: Formula One car, new V12 engine, championship seasons
- Andrea de Cesaris’ Alfa Romeo 179, Wikimedia Commons: photo and licence
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