Robert Choulet
Encyclopedia
Robert Choulet is a French
aerodynamics
engineer influential in race car dynamics
.
, Choulet worked for Deutsch's Societe d'Etudes et de Realisations Automobiles (SERA).
One of his first projects was the Matra M640 Le Mans 24 Hours car. Following that, he was involved in designing the famous Porsche 917
and the Can-Am cars that followed.
From 1976 to 1980, Choulet worked with the Ligier Formula One
team, being involved in the design of the JS5
, JS7
, JS9, JS11
and JS11/15 models.
SERA and Choulet also worked with the Alfa Romeo
sports car team in 1977 and on Alfa's Formula One car in 1979. Choulet was also influential in the Group C
Peugeot 905
programme.
In the 1990s, he worked with the Jordan
Formula One team, via their engine supplier Peugeot
.
In the 2000s, he became involved with Panasonic Toyota Racing and has been a consultant for Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) in Cologne since 2011.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
aerodynamics
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is a branch of dynamics concerned with studying the motion of air, particularly when it interacts with a moving object. Aerodynamics is a subfield of fluid dynamics and gas dynamics, with much theory shared between them. Aerodynamics is often used synonymously with gas dynamics, with...
engineer influential in race car dynamics
Dynamics
Dynamics may refer to:-Physics and engineering:* Dynamics , the time evolution of physical processes** Aerodynamics, the study of gases in motion...
.
Career
A disciple of aerodynamics pioneer Charles DeutschCharles Deutsch
Charles Deutsch was a French aerodynamics engineer and automobile maker, founder of the brand "DB" with René Bonnet, and later of the "CD".-Career:...
, Choulet worked for Deutsch's Societe d'Etudes et de Realisations Automobiles (SERA).
One of his first projects was the Matra M640 Le Mans 24 Hours car. Following that, he was involved in designing the famous Porsche 917
Porsche 917
The Porsche 917 is a racecar that gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the 917/30 variant was capable of a 0- time of 2.3 seconds, 0– in 5.3 seconds, and a top speed of over .There are 6...
and the Can-Am cars that followed.
From 1976 to 1980, Choulet worked with the Ligier Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
team, being involved in the design of the JS5
Ligier JS5
The Ligier JS5 was the first Formula One racing car made by Ligier. The car was designed by Gérard Ducarouge. It competed in the 1976 Formula One season, gaining 20 points and getting 5th place overall in the Constructor's Championship.-Results:...
, JS7
Ligier JS7
The Ligier JS7 was the second Formula One racing car made by Ligier. As with the preceding JS5, the letters "JS" were in tribute to Guy Ligier's friend Jo Schlesser who was killed in the 1968 French Grand Prix....
, JS9, JS11
Ligier JS11
The Ligier JS11 was a successful ground effect car designed by Gérard Ducarouge. It was powered by the Ford Cosworth DFV married to a Ligier in-house built gearbox. It competed in the 1979 and 1980 world championships and proved to be very competitive....
and JS11/15 models.
SERA and Choulet also worked with the Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo in motorsport
During its history, Alfa Romeo has competed successfully in many different categories of motorsport, including Grand Prix motor racing, Formula One, sportscar racing, touring car racing and rallies. They have competed both as a constructor and an engine supplier, via works entries and private...
sports car team in 1977 and on Alfa's Formula One car in 1979. Choulet was also influential in the Group C
Group C
Group C was a category of motorsport, introduced by the FIA in 1982 for sports car racing, along with Group A for touring cars and Group B for GTs....
Peugeot 905
Peugeot 905
The Peugeot 905 is a Sports-prototype racing car introduced for Sportscar racing.The car was initially unveiled in February 1990 and was developed throughout 1990 before making its race debut in the final two races of the 1990 World Sportscar Championship season .The car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans...
programme.
In the 1990s, he worked with the Jordan
Jordan Grand Prix
Jordan Grand Prix was a Formula One constructor that competed from 1991 to 2005. The team is named after Irish businessman and founder Eddie Jordan...
Formula One team, via their engine supplier Peugeot
Peugeot
Peugeot is a major French car brand, part of PSA Peugeot Citroën, the second largest carmaker based in Europe.The family business that precedes the current Peugeot company was founded in 1810, and manufactured coffee mills and bicycles. On 20 November 1858, Emile Peugeot applied for the lion...
.
In the 2000s, he became involved with Panasonic Toyota Racing and has been a consultant for Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) in Cologne since 2011.
Education
- Lycée du ParcLycée du ParcThe Lycée du Parc is a public secondary school located in the sixth arrondissement of Lyon, France. Its name comes from the Parc de la Tête d'Or, one of Europe's largest urban parks, which is situated nearby....
- Ecole centrale ParisÉcole Centrale ParisÉcole Centrale Paris is a French university-level institution in the field of engineering. It is also known by its original name École centrale des arts et manufactures, or ECP. Founded in 1829, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious engineering schools in France and has the special status...
- IFP SchoolIFP SchoolThe IFP School is a graduate engineering school located in Rueil-Malmaison, France. Founded in 1954, IFP School is part of the IFP Energies Nouvelles, French Institute of Petroleum , a French public-sector research and training center...
- Ecole Nationale Supérieure du Pétrole et des Moteurs (Major : Engines)