BRM P153

BRM P153

Category	Formula One
Designer(s)	Tony Southgate
Predecessor	BRM P139
Successor	BRM P160
Technical specifications
Length	3,579 mm (140.9 in)
Wheelbase	2,440 mm (96.1 in)
Engine	BRM P142 3.0 V12 Naturally-aspirated, 11,500 RPM
Transmission	BRM P151 5-speed manual
Fuel	227 Litres
Competition history
Entries Wins Podiums Poles 78 1 4 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The BRM P153 was a Formula One racing car designed by Tony Southgate for the British Racing Motors team, which raced in the 1970, 1971 and 1972 Formula One seasons. It was powered by a 3.0-litre V12 engine. Its best result was victory at the 1970 Belgian Grand Prix, where Pedro Rodríguez beat the second-placed March of Chris Amon by just 1.1 seconds. The model was first shown in BRM's traditional British racing green, but by the time it appeared on the race tracks it was in the colours of the team's sponsor, Yardley of London.

Engine

In contrast to the other British teams, amongst whom the Cosworth DFV V8 had become nearly ubiquitous, BRM chose a different route for the P153's engine. In accordance with their long-standing practice of building both chassis and engine, they installed their existing 3.0-litre, 48-valve V12 engine, that produced approximately 425 bhp (317 kW), with a redline of 11,500 RPM. Magneti Marelli supplied their Dinoplex ignition system, and Lucas provided mechanical fuel injection.

Gearbox

Its gearbox was a sequential BRM P151 type with 5-speeds with reverse, which was connected to the engine by a Borg & Beck clutch.

Chassis

It had an aluminium monocoque with tubular support attached to the engine. Its total weight was 535kg.

Post-competition

In 2024, the Mexican driver Adrián Fernández acquired BRM P153/05 from a private collector. The amount of the sale was not disclosed.

Complete Formula One World Championship results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	Points	WCC
1970	Owen Racing Organisation	P153	BRM P142 V12	D		RSA	ESP	MON	BEL	NED	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	ITA	CAN	USA	MEX	23	6th
					Jackie Oliver	Ret
					Pedro Rodríguez	9
					George Eaton		DNQ	DNQ
	Yardley Team BRM				Jackie Oliver		Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	5	Ret	NC	Ret	7
					Pedro Rodríguez		Ret	6	1	10	Ret	Ret	Ret	4	Ret	4	2	6
					George Eaton					Ret	12	Ret		11	Ret	10	Ret
					Peter Westbury												DNQ
1971	Yardley Team BRM	P153	BRM P142 V12	F		RSA	ESP	MON	NED	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	ITA	CAN	USA			361	2nd1
					Jo Siffert	Ret
					Howden Ganley	Ret	10	DNQ	7	10	8	Ret
					Helmut Marko								11	Ret	12
					John Cannon											14
1972	Marlboro BRM	P153	BRM P142 V12	F		ARG	RSA	ESP	MON	BEL	FRA	GBR	GER	AUT	ITA	CAN	USA		142	7th2
					Reine Wisell	Ret
					Helmut Marko	10	14
		P153B							8	10
					Vern Schuppan					DNS

^1 All points scored by the BRM P160.
^2 All points scored by the BRM P160s.

References

• Melissen, Wouter (20 March 2007). "BRM P153". Ultimatecarpage.com. Retrieved 21 March 2010.