Jordan EJ10

The Jordan EJ10, and an updated version, the EJ10B, was the car with which the Jordan team competed in the 2000 Formula One season.

Jordan EJ10
Jordan EJ10B
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorJordan
Designer(s)Mike Gascoyne (Technical Director)
Tim Holloway (Engineering Director)
Mark Smith (Chief Designer)
Bob Bell (Technology Director)
John Iley (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorJordan 199
SuccessorJordan EJ11
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, pushrod operated dampers / torsion bars
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, pushrod operated dampers / torsion bars
Axle trackFront: 1,500 mm (59 in)
Rear: 1,410 mm (56 in)
Wheelbase3,050 mm (120 in)
EngineMugen-Honda MF-301HE, 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in), 72° V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionJordan 6-speed semi-automatic
Power770 hp (574.2 kW) @ 15,800 rpm[2]
FuelElf
TyresBridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrantsBenson and Hedges Jordan
Notable drivers5. Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen
6. Italy Jarno Trulli
Debut2000 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2000 Malaysian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
170200

The chassis number was changed from its traditional format of (for example) Jordan 199 for 1999, to EJ10 to celebrate the team's tenth season in Formula One under Eddie Jordan.

Overview

After their successful 1999 campaign ended in a third-place finish in the constructors' championship, 2000 was seen as a massive disappointment. Although the car showed flashes of promise and usually competed for "best of the rest" honours after the dominant Ferrari and McLaren teams, the car proved disappointingly unreliable, only finishing 15 times out of a possible 34. In the end, the team slipped to sixth overall in the constructors' championship with just 17 points scored. The high points were Heinz-Harald Frentzen's two podiums at Interlagos and Indianapolis, and three front-row starting positions. In addition to the reliability problems of the EJ10, several points were also lost through incidents - including Frentzen crashing out late on from second place at Monte Carlo, and both cars being eliminated in a six-car pile-up on the opening lap at Monza.

During the course of the season, the team announced a works Honda engine deal for 2001, putting it in direct competition with BAR. The car's designer, Mike Gascoyne, was also placed on gardening leave during the season after he expressed a desire to join Benetton the following year.

Jordan used 'Benson & Hedges' logos, except at the British, French and United States Grands Prix. In countries where advertising of tobacco products was not allowed, the Benson & Hedges text was replaced with "Buzzin Hornets".

Eddie Jordan later marketed a drink called EJ-10.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Team Engine Drivers Grands Prix Points WCC
AUS BRA SMR GBR ESP EUR MON CAN FRA AUT GER HUN BEL ITA USA JPN MAL
2000 Benson and Hedges Jordan Mugen Honda MF301HE V10 Germany Heinz-Harald Frentzen Ret 3 Ret 17 6 Ret 10 Ret 7 Ret Ret 6 6 Ret 3 Ret Ret 17 6th
Italy Jarno Trulli Ret 4 15 6 12 Ret Ret 6 6 Ret 9 7 Ret Ret Ret 13 12

References

  1. F1, STATS. "Jordan EJ10 • STATS F1".
  2. "Engine Mugen Honda". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.

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