Caterham CT05 specs & info

Andre Lotterer Caterham CT05 Renault (2014)

Caterham's F1 car for 2014

Technical specifications Caterham CT05 F1 car

Chassis material: Carbon Fibre, mostly epoxy resin
Bodywork material: Carbon Fibre, mostly epoxy resin
Front Suspension: Twin non-parallel wishbone, Pullrod actuated
Rear Suspension: Twin non-parallel wishbone, Pullrod actuated
Dampers: Caterham, Penske Racing Shocks
Steering: Caterham
Gearbox: Red Bull Technology
Clutch: AP Racing
Brakes: Carbon on carbon, Brembo callipers, Various pad and disc suppliers
Cooling system: Caterham - Aluminium Alloy Fabrication
Exhaust: Caterham - Inconel Alloy Fabrication
Radio: Riedel
Telemetry: McLaren Electronics
Seat belts: Schroth Racing
Steering wheel: Caterham
Driver's seat: Caterham - Carbon fibre shell
Extinguisher system: Caterham
Rims: OZ - Magnesium alloy
Fuel cell: Caterham & ATL
Fuel: Total
Lubricants: Elf

Dimensions

Front track: 1800mm (max)
Rear track: 1800mm (max)
Wheel base: More than 3000mm
Overall Length: More than 5000mm
Overall Height: 950mm

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