Hesketh 308E

Racing car
Car_name = Hesketh 308E


Category = Formula One
Constructor = Hesketh Racing
Designer = Frank Dernie
Nigel Stroud
Team = Penthouse Rizla Racing
Olympus Cameras Hesketh
Drivers = flagicon|UK Rupert Keegan
flagicon|IRL Derek Daly
flagicon|AUT Harald Ertl
flagicon|MEX Hector Rebaque
flagicon|UK Divina Galica
Chassis = Aluminium monocoque.
Front suspension = Double wishbone with coilover spring/dampers.
Rear suspension = As front.
Engine name = Ford-Cosworth DFV
Capacity = 2993 cc
Configuration = V8.
Turbo/NA = Naturally aspirated,
Engine position = mid-mounted.
Gearbox name = Hewland FGA400
Gears = 5-speed
Type = manual.
Differential = Hewland cam and pawl differential.
Fuel =
Tyres = Goodyear
Debut = F1|1977 Race of Champions
Brands Hatch
Races = 18
Wins = 0
Cons_champ =
Drivers_champ =
Poles = 0
Fastest_laps = 0
F1 car = Y
The Hesketh 308E is a Formula One racing car model built by the Hesketh Racing team in F1|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 F1|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.

References

*Scott, T. 2003. "Penthouse Sweet?". Motor Sport. LXXIX/7, 68-73
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*cite web |title= Car Model: Hesketh 308E |url= http://www.chicanef1.com/indiv.pl?name=Hesketh%20308E&type=M |work= ChicaneF1.com |accessdate= 2007-08-20