Arrows A2

The Arrows A2 was a Formula One racing car, designed by Tony Southgate and Dave Wass, was used by the Arrows team in the latter half of the 1979 Formula One season. Powered by a Cosworth DFV V8 engine and driven by Riccardo Patrese and Jochen Mass, it was relatively unsuccessful with its best finish being sixth on two occasions.

Arrows A2

The A2 of Jochen Mass on display at the Nürburgring Motorsport Museum
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Arrows
Designer(s)	Tony Southgate (Technical Director) Dave Wass (Chief Designer)
Predecessor	A1B
Successor	A3
Technical specifications[1][2]
Chassis	Riveted aluminium monocoque
Suspension (front)	Rocker arms, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs
Suspension (rear)	parallel bars, coil springs
Axle track	Front: 1,153 mm (45.4 in) Rear: 1,549 mm (61.0 in)
Wheelbase	2,718 mm (107.0 in)
Engine	Cosworth DFV, 2,993 cc (182.6 cu in), 90° V8, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Hewland FGA 400 5-speed manual
Weight	591 kg (1,303 lb)
Fuel	FINA
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Warsteiner Arrows Racing Team
Notable drivers	29. Riccardo Patrese 30. Jochen Mass
Debut	1979 French Grand Prix
Last event	1979 United States Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 8 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

Design and development

For the 1979 season, Tony Southgate supervised the design and development of the Arrows A2. Unlike most contemporary cars, the engine, a Cosworth DFV V8 engine, and gearbox of the A2 were set at a four-degree angled incline. This enabled the use of aerodynamic underfloor sections across the full width of the chassis. This had the effect of raising the car's centre of gravity.^[3] The A2 generated extensive downforce, but at the expense of handling. Within weeks design work started on the A2's successor, the A3, and the previous year's car, the A1, was brought back for one final entry in the 1979 season.^[4]

Race history

The A2 made its debut at the 1979 French Grand Prix but finished well down the field. Mass managed a pair of sixth places, at the German and Dutch Grands Prix.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Points	WCC
1979	Warsteiner Arrows	Ford Cosworth DFV	G		ARG	BRA	RSA	USW	ESP	BEL	MON	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	NED	ITA	CAN	USA	51	9th
				Riccardo Patrese								14	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	13		Ret
				Jochen Mass								15	Ret	6	Ret	6	Ret	DNQ	DNQ

^1 3 points scored using the A1B.