NAREN64 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 MODS: MERGE ALL THREADS OF F1 CAR LAUNCHES WITH THIS TOPIC. VIRGIN VR01 F1 CAR LAUNCH Virgin Racing took the covers off their VR-01 on Wednesday, the following technical specifications for their first-ever F1 car. Chassis* Construction - Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction monocoque and nosebox* Wishbones - Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction with titanium flexure joints* Uprights - Virgin Racing aluminium alloy construction* Dampers - Penske* Wheels and Tyres* Wheels - BBS* Tyres - Bridgestone Potenza* Fuel cell - 'FT5' safety specification* Fuel capacity - In excess of 200 litres* Brake Calipers - AP Racing 6 pot calipers* Discs/pads - Hitco Carbon-Carbon* Steering wheel - Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction* Power steering - Virgin Racing hydraulic steering assist* Driver seat - Anatomically formed carbon composite* Seat belts - Six-point harness (75mm shoulder straps with HANS system)* ECU and logging system - FIA standard ECU & FIA homologated electronic & electrical system* Gearbox - Virgin Racing precision aluminium construction with 7- speed, longitudinally mounted Xtrac internals* Differential - Electronically controlled hydraulic differential* Gear Selection - Paddle operated hydraulic shift system with "seamless shift"* Clutch - AP Racing* Driveshafts - One-piece driveshafts with integral tripod joints* Overall Length - Approx 5500 mm* Overall Height - Approx 950 mm* Overall Width - Approx 1800 mm* Wheelbase - Approx 3200 mm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NAREN64 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 SAUBER 2010 F1 CAR - C29 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NAREN64 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 More Picture for VIRGIN F1 Car - VR01 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NAREN64 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 TORO ROSSO F1 CAR - STR5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rssh 59 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 I wanna see Red Bull car have they launched the pics of it ? Also when is the first race? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arreddyy 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 Ferrari has revealed its 2010 F1 car, dubbed the F10 As expected, the F10 features a longer wheelbase to improve the car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arreddyy 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 McLaren has launched its 2010 challenger, the MP4-25. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arreddyy 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 The Renault R30 has been unveiled by the team at Valencia. As was widely expected, the new livery marks a return to classic Renault yellow and black colours. The team used a similar scheme for its first F1 team from 1977 to 1985. Since its return to F1 as a full constructor in 2002 Renault Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arreddyy 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 The new Mercedes W01 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgiitk 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I am amazed at teh confidence Virgin have in CFD. No tunnel testing at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
creativebala 178 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 An important info regarding Virgin, that i found missing is, Its Engine Cosworth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites