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Technical Specification
Chassis
Construction Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Dampers Sachs
Wheels BBS forged magnesium
Tyres Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes Brembo calipers
Brake discs/pads Carbon/Carbon
Steering Power assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel Carbon fibre construction
Electronics FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system
Transmission
Gearbox Seven speed unit with carbon composite maincase
Gear selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch Carbon plate
Dimensions
Overall length 4700mm
Overall height 950mm
Overall width 1800mm
Mercedes-Benz FO108W
Technical Specification
Type Mercedes-Benz FO108W
Capacity 2.4 litres
Cylinders 8
Maximum rpm 18,000 (FIA regulatory limit for 2009)
Bank angle 90°
Piston bore 98mm (FIA regulation)
No of valves 32
Weight 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
Fuel Mobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Lubricants Mobil 1
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