| 3rd (scored 38 points) in the European Formula 3000 Championship with an Onyx March 85B-Cosworth. Christian Danner was the champion, scoring 51 points in an identical car entered by Bob Sparshott Automotive. Pirro scored in the following events: |
| April 8 |
Jochen Rindt Trophy, Thruxton |
1st |
9 points |
| April 20 |
Estoril F3000, Estoril |
4th |
3 points |
| May 12 |
Gran Premio di Rom, fastest lap 1:08,36 |
1st |
9 points |
| May 27 |
Grand Prix de Pau, Pau, pole position 1:12,65 |
2nd |
6 points |
| July 28 |
Gran Perio de Mediterraneo, Enne-Pergusa |
2nd |
6 points |
| August 17 |
Oesterreichring F3000, Oesterreichring |
4th |
3 points |
| August 24 |
Zandvoort F3000, Zandvoort |
5th |
2 points |
The Formula 3000 replaced the Formula 2 in 1985. For the first time, Emanuele absolved tests in Formula 1 for Bernie Ecclestone's Brabham Team in one of the BMW-powered turbos. Pirro again participated in the Macao Formula 3 Grand Prix for the Marlboro Theodore Racing Team. First starts for Pirro in the European Touring Car Championship in a BMW 635 CSi of the Schnitzer Team (together with Roberto Ravaglia) |
