Named for the 1999 season, the Jordan 199 marked the high point of Jordan F1’s competitiveness. The car featured a carbon fiber monocoque chassis
and was powered by a 3.0L naturally aspirated Mugen-Honda V10, producing around 780 hp. It used a 6-speed electrohydraulic semi-automatic gearbox and double wishbone suspension with pushrod dampers. Driven by Damon Hill and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, the car combined reliability with speed. While Frentzen scored most of the team’s points, Hill’s experience helped guide development through his final Formula One season. Chassis 199-01 was Damon
Hill’s primary car early in the season. Though Hill struggled with pace and motivation, his feedback remained valuable before he announced his
retirement.
1999 FIA F1WC
| Australia GP | Result: Retired |
| Brazil GP | Result: 6th |
| San Marino GP | Result: 7th |
| Monaco GP | Result: Retired |
| Spain GP | Result: 9th |
| Canada GP | Result: Retired |
| France GP | Result: 5th |
| Britain GP | Result: Retired |
| Austria GP | Result: Retired |
| Germany GP | Result: Retired |
| Hungary GP | Result: 12th |
| Belgium GP | Result: Retired |
| Italy GP | Result: DNS |
| Europe GP | Result: Retired |
| Malaysia GP | Result: 6th |
| Japan GP | Result: Retired |
| Configuration | 72° V10, 3.0L |
| Construction | Aluminum block/head |
| Displacement | 2,998 cc |
| Bore / Stroke | 94 mm / 56 mm |
| Valvetrain | 4 Valves / cyl, DOHC |
| Camshaft | Gear driven |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Power | 770bhp @ 16,000 rpm |
| Torque | 400 Nm |
