The Alfa Romeo 183T was a Formula One car designed by Gérard Ducarouge and Mario Tollentino and used by Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo in the 1983 season. It made its debut at the 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix and was driven by Andrea de Cesaris and Mauro Baldi.
Alfa Romeo 183T at a glance
| Season | 1983 Formula One |
|---|---|
| Designers | Gérard Ducarouge and Mario Tollentino |
| Team | Marlboro Team Alfa Romeo, Michelin tyres |
| Drivers | Andrea de Cesaris, Mauro Baldi |
| Engine | Alfa Romeo 890T, 1.5 L turbocharged V8 |
| Power | 640 bhp (480 kW); the previous V12 gave 540 bhp |
| Debut | 1983 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Result | 18 points from 29 entries |
This page is based on English Wikipedia only, so the figures could not be cross-checked against a second source.
History of the Alfa Romeo 183T
Unlike earlier Alfa Romeo F1 cars, the 183T chassis was not designed by Autodelta: the main designer was Euroracing’s chief engineer Gérard Ducarouge, who was fired by Alfa less than a month into the season and quickly signed by Lotus. The car was basically an updated version of the 1982 car, the 182, with a newly designed flat bottom.
The big change was the engine: the 1260 V12 that had served the team since 1979 gave way to the 1.5-litre turbocharged V8 890T, rated at 640 bhp against 540 bhp for the V12. It still fell short of the 850 bhp quoted for the turbocharged BMW, Renault and Ferrari engines. The 183T scored 18 points from 29 entries; Andrea de Cesaris took two second places and a fastest lap at Spa-Francorchamps, where he started from the second row and led more than half of the distance.
The car was used in early testing before the 1984 season with new sidepods that later appeared on its successor, the 184T, but was retired before the season began.
Design and features
- Engine: the 890T, a 1.5-litre turbo V8 with 640 bhp.
- Chassis: an update of the 182 with a newly designed flat bottom, designed by Ducarouge and Tollentino.
- Livery: Marlboro as the main sponsor at first, later a new sponsor from an Italian fashion company.
Alfa Romeo 183T versions
- 183T (1983): the racing car.
- 182 (1982): the car it was developed from.
- 184T (1984): its successor.
More Alfa Romeo racing cars are in our Alfa Romeo collection, for example the Alfa Romeo 184T and the Alfa Romeo 179.
Alfa Romeo 183T questions and answers
Who designed the Alfa Romeo 183T?
Gérard Ducarouge and Mario Tollentino.
What engine did it have?
The 890T, a 1.5-litre turbocharged V8 with 640 bhp.
Who drove the 183T?
Andrea de Cesaris and Mauro Baldi.
How many points did it score?
18 points from 29 entries in the 1983 season.
Sources
- Alfa Romeo 183T, English Wikipedia: design, engine, results
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