Eagle Mk1

The Eagle T1G, also known as Eagle Mk1 was a Formula 1 racing car, which was used from 1966 to 1969.

The Eagle T1G was developed in 1966 and was the first single-seater racing cars at Dan Gurney's " AAR Eagle " team was formed. Gurney instruct the former Lotus designer Len Terry with the development of racing cars. Terry had constructed for Lotus Lotus 33 and most recently, the Lotus 38. Above all, the Lotus 38 was the inspiration for the shape of the Eagle. Only by the different labeling and from the Weslake engine for the Lotus - Climax engine other cylinder arrangement and exhaust system, the vehicles could be distinguished from each other well.

Under the body, the two racing cars but differed significantly. The Eagle had a light alloy monocoque and a suspension with wishbones and damper struts. Gurney was the engine builder Weslake V- 12 engine in order and bridged the completion with Climax engines. This 2.75 -liter units Been Discontinued models, the vehicle was therefore underpowered to begin with. Nevertheless, it was enough to first championship points at the Grand Prix of France, as Gurney fifth import. The Weslake engine brought more success. The 3-liter twin - OHC was first time in 1966 in Monza during the Italian Grand Prix for use. The gear problems that occurred the first time in Monza, could later not be completely solved. But the engine had plenty of power, but the production was never focused on series and all engines were unique. The team had been struggling to keep up with the different engine power of the engines and the parts could hardly exchange from engine to engine. Only when Gurney and engine maintenance took over in the own factory, the problems were solved. The big day for the team was the Grand Prix of Belgium 1967, Gurney won with the Eagle - Weslake T1G the first and only world championship race with this car. For the 1968 season, the T1G by Tony Southgate was revised, but was unsuccessful in only five races to use. One last race had the T1G the Grand Prix of Canada 1969., The Canadian Al Pease drove a 1966 configuration with Climax engine and was disqualified in the race.