Force India VJM07 specs & info

Nico Hulkenberg driving the Force India VJM07 at Interlagos, Brazil (2014)

Force India's F1 car for 2014

Technical specifications Force India VJM07 F1 car

Chassis: Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon side anti-intrusion panels.
Front suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly. Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Wheels: Motegi Racing forged wheels to Sahara Force India specification
Tyres: Pirelli
Brake system: AP Racing
Brake material: Carbon disc and pads
Dampers: Penske

Powertrain

Designation: Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
No of valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Fuel injection: High-pressure direct injection (max 500 bar, one injector/cylinder)
Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units, by Mercedes AMG HPP
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution, between 20 and 25 kg, by Mercedes AMG HPP