Cooper Mk.V Explained

The Cooper Mk.V, is a series of three different Formula 3 cars, designed, developed and built by Cooper Cars in 1951. Like its predecessor, it used a 500cc JA Prestwich Industries (JAP) single-cylinder engine, or a JA Prestwich Industries (JAP) V-2 engine. The first version was the short-wheelbase Cooper T15; which featured a box-section chassis frame, detachable body panels, and a rack-and-pinion steering system. The second version was the long wheelbase Cooper T16, which featured a lengthened wheelbase to be able to equip the larger engine. And the third and final version, the Cooper T17; which was a special streamliner version land speed record attempt car for speed record attempts, and sometimes, used for fast road racing circuits.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lot 249 - 1951 Cooper 500 Mk. V – Goodwood Eligible. June 10, 2022.
2. Web site: 1950 Cooper Mark V Formula 3 Monoposto . June 10, 2022.
3. Web site: Cooper. June 10, 2022.
4. Web site: The rise and fall of the single‑seater Cooper. June 10, 2022.
5. Web site: Porsche 911 Dream Drive. June 10, 2022.
6. Web site: 1951 Cooper 500 JAP - The Pulse Jet Car. June 10, 2022.
7. Web site: Designers – Coopermen: "Action with a purpose" –a comparison of Cooper with Lotus. June 10, 2022.
8. Web site: 1951 Mk V (T15/T16/T17). June 10, 2022.