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Gearbox Collection

"Unleashing Power and Precision

Background imageGearbox Collection: Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle

Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle
Young man on a Ariel 1927 Model A (557cc side valve with Burman gearbox) outside wooden shed circa 1930

Background imageGearbox Collection: Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine

Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine
A detail of a Hawker Hector focussing on the Napier Dagger III H-24 air-cooled piston Engine. Developing 805hp the Dagger was the next step for D

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1987 German GP

1987 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 26: Williams FW11B Honda rear view during the German GP at Hockenheimring on July 26, 1987 in Hockenheimring, Germany

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1963 Nurburgring 1000 kms

1963 Nurburgring 1000 kms
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 19: Tommy Spychiger / Teddy Pilette, Abarth, Abarth 1300 S, with rear bodywork removed during the Nurburgring 1000 kms at Nurburgring on May 19, 1963 in Nurburgring

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula 1 1962: BRM P57 Detail

Formula 1 1962: BRM P57 Detail
JANUARY 01: BRM P578 during the BRM P57 Detail on Monday January 01, 1962. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula 1 1962: BRM P57 Detail

Formula 1 1962: BRM P57 Detail
JANUARY 01: BRM P578 during the BRM P57 Detail on Monday January 01, 1962. (Photo by David Phipps / Sutton Images)

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jochen Rindt (AUT) checks the Maserati engine in the back of his Cooper T81B. Formula One World Championship, Rd5, French Grand Prix, Le Mans Bugatti, France. 2 July 1967. BEST IMAGE

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1971 Monaco GP

1971 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 23: The rear of the Ferrari 312B2 during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 23, 1971 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: The new 3-liter Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Graham Hill's Lotus 49 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The rear of the Honda RA273 Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 4 September 1966

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Oliver (GBR) Lotus 49B retired on lap 38 with transmission failure. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 8 September 1968

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Ford Cosworth DFV engine powering the Lotus 49. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italiy, 10 September 1967

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the lone Ferrari 312 qualified in 2nd place but retired on lap 72 with transmission failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: The new 3-liter Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1992 Hungarian GP

1992 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 16: Active rear suspension on the Williams FW14B Renault during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 16, 1992 in Hungaroring, Hungary

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1992 Hungarian GP

1992 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 16: The active suspension at the rear of the Williams FW14B Renault during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 16, 1992 in Hungaroring, Hungary

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1971 Italian GP

1971 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Ferrari paddock garage area during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 05, 1971 in Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1985 Monaco GP

1985 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 19: Ferrari 156/85 engine detail during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 19, 1985 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The new Ferrari 312T featured a transverse gearbox. 1975 Formula One World Championship

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: The new 3-liter Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine in Graham Hill's Lotus 49 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1964 Italian GP

1964 Italian GP
AUSTIN, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 06: Rear of Nicha Cabral's Derrington-Francis A.T.S during the 2019 Formula One United States Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, on September 06, 1964 in Austin

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 British Grand Prix

1967 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 13-15 July 1967. The Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine on Jim Clark's Lotus 49. Ref-3/3078. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Rear of a Lotus 49 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1968 South African Grand Prix

1968 South African Grand Prix. Kyalami, South Africa. 1 January 1968. Rd 1. Pedro Rodriguez (BRM P126-BRM), retired, in the pits, detail. World Copyright: LAT Photographic Ref: 68SA39

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) Matra MS11 retired on lap 77 with gearbox failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula 1 1967: Race of Champions

Formula 1 1967: Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 12: Dan Gurney, Eagle T1G Weslake during the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch on Sunday March 12, 1967 in West Kingsdown, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula 1 1967: Race of Champions

Formula 1 1967: Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 12: Dan Gurney, Eagle T1G Weslake during the Race of Champions at Brands Hatch on Sunday March 12, 1967 in West Kingsdown, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1973 Austrian Grand Prix

1973 Austrian Grand Prix. Osterreichring, Austria. 17-19th August 1973. Flat 12 engine in Chris Amon's Tecno E731. Ref: 73AUT16. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
A BRM engine. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, 4 September 1966

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Mechanics work on Jim Clark's Lotus 49 Ford during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Race retiree Mario Andretti (USA) Lotus relaxes at the Kyalami Ranch Hotel. South African Grand Prix, Rd1, Kyalami, South Africa, 1 March 1969

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
A McLaren mechanic strips down a gearbox for the M23. Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 8 September 1974. BEST IMAGE

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Jackie Stewart's BRM P83 during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Graham Hill's Lotus 49 Ford during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Dan Gurney's Eagle T1G Weslake during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1992 Hungarian GP

1992 Hungarian GP
HUNGARORING, HUNGARY - AUGUST 16: Flat 12 engine in the back of a Ferrari 312T2 during the Hungarian GP at Hungaroring on August 16, 1992 in Hungaroring, Hungary. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Dutch GP

1967 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JUNE 04: Dan Gurney's Eagle T1G Weslake during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on June 04, 1967 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: Audi R8 LMS Cup Shanghai

Audi R8 LMS Cup Shanghai
Gearbox at Audi R8 LMS Cup, Rd1 and Rd2, Shanghai, China, 20-22 May 2016

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1967 Monaco GP

1967 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 07: Rear of Mike Spence's BRM P83 during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 07, 1967 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Brabham team strip down a BT45 in the pit garage. Japanese Grand Prix, Rd 16, Fuji, Japan, 24 October 1976

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The transmission and rear brake on the BAR Honda 004. Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, 31 March 2002

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Gearbox and bell-housing for a Ferrari 156 being assembled at the Ferrari factory. Ferrari F1 Garage, Maranello, Italy, 1962

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Mechanics work on the number 8 Matra Cosworth MS80 of Jean-Pierre Beltoise (FRA) in the pits. Spanish Grand Prix, Rd2, Montjuich Park, Spain. 4 May 1969. BEST IMAGE

Background imageGearbox Collection: Superleague Formula Testing

Superleague Formula Testing
Gearbox. Superleague Formula Testing, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, 30 July 2008

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Chris Amon (NZL) in the lone Ferrari 312 qualified in 2nd place but retired on lap 72 with transmission failure. Canadian Grand Prix, Mont-Tremblant, Canada, 22 September 1968

Background imageGearbox Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
The Ferrari 126CK of Didier Pironi (FRA) featured a hydraulic suspension that allowed the driver to raise and lower the ride height

Background imageGearbox Collection: Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood Festival of Speed
The rear of the six wheeled Williams FW08D. The car was driven by Jonathan Palmer (GBR), breaking the course record against more powerful opposition Goodwood Festival of Speed, Goodwood, England

Background imageGearbox Collection: 1993 Monaco GP

1993 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 23: Mechanics work on a Sauber C12 powered by an Illmor engine during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 23, 1993 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)




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"Unleashing Power and Precision: The Evolution Technology" From the roaring engines of the Hawker Hector with Napier Dagger III engine to the smooth ride of a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle, gearboxes have played a pivotal role in enhancing performance and control. Witnessing their significance, even on production lines like the Volkswagen factory at Wolfsburg in December 10th, 1952, where precision engineering met efficiency. Taking flight with grace and agility, helicopters like the Hiller UH-12B G-APKY soared through the skies thanks to advanced gearbox systems that optimized power transmission. On land or in air, gearboxes continued to evolve. The Blackburn YA. 7 WB781 showcased how innovation pushed boundaries for aerial superiority. Even as early as c1900s advertisements for Fouillaron cars highlighted how gearboxes revolutionized driving experiences by providing seamless shifting capabilities. Fast forward to Formula One World Championship races; it was clear that every second counted. The iconic 1967 Lotus 49 R3 DFV equipped with an unknown creator's masterpiece gearbox set new standards for speed and reliability on tracks worldwide. The deafening roar echoed across circuits during the thrilling battles of the 1968 South African Grand Prix when drivers harnessed their skills alongside cutting-edge gearbox technology. Throughout history, gearboxes have been more than just mechanical components; they symbolize progress and determination towards achieving excellence in motion.