Download Copersucar Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi Interlagos Test 1979 Pdf <2027>
: OldRacingCars.com maintains a rigorous F6/1 Race History log for the specific chassis used in 1979.
While there is no single official "Interlagos Test 1979" PDF report available for direct download, historical documentation regarding the Copersucar Fittipaldi team's testing and development during that period is available through various archival sources. 1979 Fittipaldi F6 Development & Testing : OldRacingCars
: The Fittipaldi F6A/1 Brochure from Taylor & Crawley provides a comprehensive 9-page look at the car's specifications and results. The FD0”X” Fittipaldi Years - Innovation despite the
The FD0”X” Fittipaldi Years - Innovation despite the results : The F6 was designed using an HP9825
The team's 1979 season centered on the , a ground-effects car designed by Ralph Bellamy and Richard Divila. Its development and testing period were marked by significant technological innovation and structural challenges:
: Testing at Interlagos and other circuits revealed that the chassis lacked sufficient rigidity—often described as "folding" or "bending" under load. These structural failures led the team to temporarily revert to the older F5A for many races while the F6 was extensively rebuilt into the F6A .
: The F6 was designed using an HP9825 computer and featured a specialized data logging unit. This "black box" recorded 12 channels of data, including airspeed (via pitot tube), wheel speed, and steering angle.