Renault Sport F1<\/a>.<\/p>\nHenry:-<\/p>\n
\u201cWarwick\u2019s sliver of success with the Toleman had been a long time coming throwing a shaft of light on what was a dogged private effort at competing in the turbo era.<\/p>\n
As long ago as 1980, F2 engine specialist Brian Hart had toyed with a turbocharged 4 cylinder engine\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n
Tolerant was keen to go GP racing and took the ambitious step of financing the Hart turbo rather than taking the soft, short term option of a Cosworth DFV.<\/p>\n
Ahead lay more than two years of frustration, improvisation ,heart ache and adoption as this tiny firm attempted to take on the kings of the turbo playground\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Reynard<\/li>\n
- Ferrari<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Technologies adopted by Rory Byrne <\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Electronic driver aids<\/li>\n
- Semi-automatic gear box<\/li>\n
- Active suspension<\/li>\n
- Rear wheel steering<\/li>\n
- Under car airflow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Rory Byrne also extracted benefits from Bridgestone tyres.<\/p>\n
Rory Byrne and Ferrari hyper car<\/strong><\/p>\nThe editors have not seen exact details but it\u2019s instructive to link Rory Byrne with Chapman consultancy and the recent Lotus super car.<\/p>\n
Learning Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\nOur learning \/educational opportunities are intended to be challenging thought provoking and requiring additional research and\/or analysis.<\/p>\n
These opportunities are particularly designed for a museum\/education centre location where visitors would be able to enjoy access to all the structured resources available in conjunction with any concurrent exhibition.<\/p>\n
In this instance we suggest the following might be appropriate:-<\/p>\n
\n- Outline the careers of Jean Todt, Michael Schumacher and Ross Brawn, what did they achieve collectively and independently?<\/li>\n
- What was the management style at Ferrari during their dominant decade outlined above? How and why did it contribute to winning strategy?<\/li>\n
- Discuss and evaluate the contributions of the following within F1 history & development:-<\/li>\n
- Driver<\/li>\n
- Chassis\/handling<\/li>\n
- Engine<\/li>\n
- Conduct of race strategy<\/li>\n
- Tyres<\/li>\n
- Aerodynamic<\/li>\n
- Compare and Contrast Newey & Byrne as designers of the modern era<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exhibitions, Education, Economics and Entertainment<\/strong><\/p>\nIn the museum context the editors believe that commercial considerations are both necessary and complementary with its educational objectives.<\/p>\n
For these reasons our suggested outline Business Plan includes provision for promoting products and services which share Chapman\u2019s ideals of mechanical efficiency and sustainability. In addition we propose merchandising that explain and interprets the social and cultural context of Chapman\u2019s designs in period. It\u2019s suggested there will be catalogue for on line purchasing.<\/p>\n
In this instance we suggest the following exhibition titles might be appropriate:-<\/p>\n
\n- Rory Byrne: No Magic Bullet<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne: Evolution not Revolution<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne: Form, function ,philosophy at Ferrari<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne & Reynard the Fox<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne & the United colours of Benetton<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne: from Formula Ford to Ferrari<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne: Design Tsar at the Royale Household<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\nThe editors consider they might not be able to give Rory Byrne full credit as we are not totally familiar with the technology of the turbo era and beyond.<\/p>\n
Bamsey provides insights into the complexity.<\/p>\n
Rory Byrne is considered the quiet South African.<\/p>\n
He has been the principle architect, a skilled and creative designer of various F1 teams notably Ferrari.<\/p>\n
A comparison with Chapman becomes difficult in a changed environment.<\/p>\n
Our generalized observations are:-<\/p>\n
\n- Rory Byrne was almost a generation younger than Chapman. Their careers only really overlapped briefly in the 1970\u2019s and early 80\u2019s and Chapman\u2019s death<\/li>\n
- Rory\u2019s entry into F1 was less practical and experimental than Chapman<\/li>\n
- Rory upheld an evolution over revolution approach which possibly better fitted the era and Ferrari team financing as opposed to Lotus. This said Rory was capable of innovations<\/li>\n
- The difference in era is almost immeasurable in terms of technology, materials, finances, aerodynamics and regulations. This era possibly deliberately with a commercial dimension\/intent placed emphasis on incremental gains, and possibly increasingly expensively computerisation and wind tunnel testing<\/li>\n
- Credit must not be denied Rory as the era made new demands of discipline<\/li>\n
- Rory enjoyed perhaps the occasional good f\u00eate when stars collide and within Ferrari there coalesced an enormous resource of talent<\/li>\n
- Rory Byrne was a hired designer<\/li>\n
- He has been a consultant on Ferrari proposed hyper car<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Avoiding repetition we invite subscribers to examine our complementary articles where we paint a picture of Chapman and Lotus.<\/p>\n
Both Rory Byrne and Colin Chapman enjoyed the services of two remarkable drivers namely. Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher.<\/p>\n
The editors struggle to critically evaluate Rory Byrne mainly because we consider we are not comparing like with like, the era\u2019s being too different but still acknowledge the achievement and consistency of Rory Byrne and that both men may have possessed equally powerful intellects which were focused on differing focus and objectives.<\/p>\n
To round up Rory Byrne was asked:-<\/p>\n
How do you evaluate success?<\/strong>
\nThat\u2019s simple. You just need to ask yourself, \u201cHave I achieved my goals in life?\u201d My goal was always to design a car that won a championship. After the tremendous run at Ferrari I felt I\u2019d achieved my goals. Since then my goals have shifted. It\u2019s much more about time with friends and family, having a healthy lifestyle. With golf, for example, it\u2019s no longer about winning but more about enjoying the game.\u201d<\/p>\nA modest assessment from an individual who has delivered so much.<\/p>\n
Appendix: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nColin Chapman’s Achievement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nF1 Constructors & Drivers Championship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nIndianapolis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nLe Mans<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nBritish Club level<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nSingle seat formula below F1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nIconic Road cars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPatents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nTechnical \/engineering innovations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nDevelopment of human talent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nFacilitation & sponsorship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nAesthetic appreciation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nProduct Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nConsultancy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nDesign Methodology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nLegacy, continuity, heritage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nImpact on popular culture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nContribution to British economy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nSignificant Awards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nDocumentation, books & articles etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nArchive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
\nPreservation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Reference:<\/strong><\/p>\nSee bibliographies in previous Chapman design peers series<\/p>\n The Turbo Years.Henry.Crowood.1990<\/p>\n ISBN: 1852233974<\/p>\n The 1000bhp GP Cars.Bamsey.Haynes.1988<\/p>\n ISBN: 0854296174<\/p>\n The Anatomy & Development of the F1 Racing Car since 1975.Incandela.Book Club.1982.<\/p>\n ISBN:<\/p>\n Please note the editors of the A&R attempt to give the broadest spectrum of references but not all are available for consultation in an article. However by noting their existence it may assist students in their research.<\/em><\/p>\n*Items in italics non A&R library books.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Colin Chapman Formula1 Peer Car Designers Series Rory Byrne: Evolution not Revolution Introduction The A&R considers that Colin Chapman\u2019s design career in FI embraced two periods:- From the inception of Lotus cars to the late 1960\u2019s early 1970\u2019s The mature period covering the wings\/ ground effect and turbo era until his sad and early death […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":280,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3526"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3526"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3533,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3526\/revisions\/3533"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/280"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.colinchapmanmuseum.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}} |