Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Force India New VJM03 Technical Specifications Details:

* Chassis: Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
* Front suspension: Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
* Rear suspension: Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
* Wheel base: 3500mm
* Front track: 1480mm
* Rear track: 1420mm
* Overall height: 950mm
* Overall length: 4900mm
* Overall weight: 620kg (with driver, by regulations)
* Wheels: BBS forged wheels to Force India specification
* Engine supplier: Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines V8 2.4-litre
* Transmission: McLaren Racing 7-speed, semi-automatic, ‘e-shift’
* Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
* Spark plugs: NGK
* Clutch: AP Racing carbon clutch
* Tyres: Bridegestone Potenza
* Brake system: AP Racing
* Brake material: Carbone Industrie
* Dampers: Penske