Force India F1 team unveil the VJM 03 2010 Challenger
The Force India formula one team unveiled their 2010 Challenger today named after Vijay Mallya the VJM3. The car is as usual in the colours of the Indian tri-colour. The car has a shark fin and also a sophisticated front wing. Looks like a good amount of aerodynamics went into this car.
The FORCE India team would be participating in the next stage of formula one tests. It would be interesting to see where they lie compared to the other teams.
VJM03 Technical Specifications (From the Force India Team ):
| 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: | Bridgestone Potenza |
| Brake system: | AP Racing |
| Brake material: | Carbone Industrie |
| Dampers: | Penske |
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