Force India VJM01 specs & info

Giancarlo Fisichella, Force India VJM01 (2008)

Force India's F1 car for 2008

Technical specifications Force India VJM01 F1 car

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, design and final assembly carried out in-house
Transmission: Seven-speed gearbox, seamless-shift, design by FIF1, ratios manufactured by Xtrac Clutch: AP Racing
Wheels: BBS, Front: 12.7in x 13in, Rear: 13.4in x 13in
Tyres: Bridgestone
Front suspension: MMC uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bar, FIF1/Penske dampers, FIF1 Inerta
Rear suspension: MMC uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bar, FIF1/Penske dampers
Brakes: AP calipers / Hitco carbon-carbon discs and pads
Electronics: FIA (MESL) standard control unit, FIF1 looms

Engine

Designation: Ferrari 056
Cylinder configuration: V8, 90°
Cylinder block: Cast aluminium
Number of valves: 32
Valve springs: Pneumatic
Total displacement: 2398 cm3
Piston bore: 98 mm
Weight: >95 kg nominal
Fuel: Shell
Lubricant: Shell