Only one example was built; it set one pole position and one fastest lap but scored no wins.
The car was effectively a T55 modified to act as a test mule for the Coventry Climax FWMV V8 engine.
Jack Brabham qualified second behind Phil Hill's Ferrari and briefly led the race but crashed on the first lap.
[1] Brabham qualified tenth at the Italian and on pole and set fastest lap at the United States but retired from both races due to overheating.
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