Toro Rosso STR9 specs & info

Jean-Eric Vergne, Toro Rosso STR9

Toro Rosso's F1 car for 2014

Technical specifications Toro Rosso STR9 F1 car

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure
Front suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and Anti roll bars, Multimatic/Penske dampers
Rear suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pullrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti roll bars, Multimatic/Penske dampers
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Bellhousing: Carbon fibre composite
Hydraulic system: RedBull Technology
Exhaust: Scuderia Toro Rosso, Inconel, with turbo heatshield
Brake callipers: Brembo
Brake pads and discs: Brembo
Brake By Wire: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Cooling system: Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Cockpit instrumentation: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Steering wheel: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system
Driver's seat: Carbon fibre construction, moulded to driver’s shape
Seat belts: OMP/Sabelt
Pedals: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Extinguisher system: Scuderia Toro Rosso/FEV
Wheels: Apptech, Magnesium alloy
Tyres: Pirelli
Fuel system: ATL tank with Scuderia Toro Rosso internals
Bodywork material: Carbon fibre composite
Overall weight: 691 kg (including driver and camera, excluding fuel)

Transmission

Gearbox: Hydraulically operated, 8-speed sequential, provided by RedBull Technology, aluminium alloy maincase by Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Clutch: AP Racing, carbon plates, pull-type

Powertrain

Designation: Renault Energy F1-2014
Type: turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Engine Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Bosch direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Total horsepower: Approximately 600hp (ICE) + 160hp (ERS)
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units, by Renault Sport
Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg, by Renault Sport