With the Brabham BT42 designer Gordon Murray definitely made a name for himself. Short wheelbase car, it was characterized by original lines and a dynamic air intake for the engine, destined to make school. Mechanically, the BT42 offered nothing different from the classic Cosworth V8 engine combined with the Hewland gearbox. The BT42 enjoyed a long career even with private teams. Andrea De Adamich, Wilson Fittipaldi, Loris Kessel, Gérard Larrousse, Carlos Pace, Teddy Pilette, Carlos Reutemann, Richard Robarts, Rolf Stommelen, John Watson and Eppie Wietzes piloted the car.