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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper
In the late '70s Tyrrell built and raced a Formula 1 car with 4 wheels in the front that all steered. The idea was to use smaller wheels for reduced wind resistance while maintaining the same size tire contact patch.
Only raced 2 seasons due to lack of tire development and the extra weight involved with 2 steering sets in the front of the car.
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If I recall correctly, the other reason they stopped using that car was that it was pretty much impossible, with the engineering of the time, to get the steering geometry just right since it was so complex. I think if F1 wasn't run by people with their heads in various places that they shouldn't be, that basic concept could work better with current technology.
Ok, I'm done threadjacking
