--- description: "The Force India VJM08 is Force India’s Formula 1 car of 2015: 16 GP starts, 0 wins, 0 podiums, 0 poles, P5 in the 2015 constructors’ championship. Specs, drivers, power unit and race-by-race results." title: "Force India VJM08: 2015 F1 Car – Specs, Results & Stats" image: https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Force-India-VJM08-1200x518.jpg --- [Skip to main content](#content) ![Change language](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/gb.svg?v=2) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo-mob.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-spa-header.jpg) [![Try F1 on Apple TV for 7 days](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/F1-Launch_Refresh2_Static_Affiliate_728x90_US-EN.jpg)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-on-apple-tv/) [![F1-Fansite.com](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/logo.png)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) - [Home](https://www.f1-fansite.com/) - [F1 News](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-news/) - [F1 2026](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2026-formula-1-season/) - [F1 2027](https://www.f1-fansite.com/2027-formula-1-season/) - [All Time](https://www.f1-fansite.com/all-time-f1-archive/) - [F1 Stats](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-statistics/) - [Photos](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-wallpapers/) - [F1 Fans](https://www.f1-fansite.com/fans/) - [F1 Quiz](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-quizzes/) - [F1 Tickets](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-tickets/) - [F1 Merchandise](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-merchandise/) - Add to home screen [Sign in](https://www.f1-fansite.com/login/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) [Next session![Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) MX Mexico City Grand Prix · FP100d 00h 00m 00s](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-calendar/mexico-city-grand-prix/) # Force India VJM08: 2015 F1 Car Specs & Stats ![Force India VJM08](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Force-India-VJM08-990x236.jpg) 2015 Formula 1 car ## ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/themes/f1fansite/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2) Force India VJM08 [5th in standings](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2015-f1-championship-standings/) | [Force India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/force-india/) car 6th Best Finish 5th Best Quali 31 Points 7 Points Finishes ## Car Profile | Team | ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/in.svg?v=2) [Force India](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-teams/force-india/) | | --- | --- | | Season | [2015](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-results/2015-f1-championship-standings/) | | Constructors' | P5 **31** pts | | Races | 8 (16 starts) | | Designers | [Andrew Green](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/andrew-green/) Technical director [Ian Hall](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/ian-hall/) Chief designer [Simon Phillips](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-designers/simon-phillips/) Head of aerodynamics | [Compare with another car](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/f1-cars-comparison-tool/?car_a=184) ## Drivers of the Force India VJM08 11 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mx.svg?v=2) ![Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sergio-perez-20.png) [SergioPérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/) P9 **78** pts 27 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/de.svg?v=2) ![Nico Hülkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nico-Hulkenberg-2026.png) [NicoHülkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/) P10 **58** pts ## Full Car Statistics | Grands Prix | 8 | | --- | --- | | Race Starts | 16 | | Wins | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Grid | 5th | | Podiums | 0 (0.0%) | | Best Finish | 6th | | Points Finishes | 7 | | Points | 31 | | Retirements | 1 (6.3%) | | Drivers | 2 | ## Power Unit & Tyres | Power unit | [Mercedes PU106B Hybrid](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-engines/mercedes-engine-f1-stats/)
1.6 V6 turbo hybrid | | --- | --- | | Also powered | [Lotus E23](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/lotus-e23/), [Mercedes W06](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/mercedes-w06-specifications-information/), [Williams FW37](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-cars/williams-fw37-specificitions-information/) | | Tyres | Pirelli | ## Key Car Landmarks FirstLast Race [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)2015 Australian F1 Grand Prix2015 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-australian-f1-gp/) [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)2015 Austrian F1 Grand Prix2015 AUT F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-austrian-f1-gp/) Points [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)2015 Australian F1 Grand Prix2015 AUS F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-australian-f1-gp/) Hülkenberg [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)2015 Austrian F1 Grand Prix2015 AUT F1 GP](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-austrian-f1-gp/) Pérez ## 2015 Finishing Positions 6th 1 7th 2 8th 2 9th 1 10th 1 11th 3 13th 3 14th 1 15th 1 DNF 1 **DNF** Did Not Finish ## Performance Breakdown 43.8% 7 / 16 Points Finish Rate 93.8% 15 / 16 Finish Rate ## 2015 Race by Race 8 Grands Prix [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/au.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-australian-f1-gp/ "2015 Australian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/my.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-malaysian-f1-gp/ "2015 Malaysian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/cn.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-chinese-f1-gp/ "2015 Chinese F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/bh.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-bahrain-f1-gp/ "2015 Bahrain F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/es.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-spanish-f1-gp/ "2015 Spanish F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/mc.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-monaco-f1-gp/ "2015 Monaco F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/ca.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-canadian-f1-gp/ "2015 Canadian F1 GP") [![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/plugins/motor-sport-results/images/flags-svg/at.svg?v=2)](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-result/race-results-2015-austrian-f1-gp/ "2015 Austrian F1 GP") ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sergio-perez-20.png) [Sergio Pérez](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/sergio-perez/) 1013118137119 ![](https://www.f1-fansite.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Nico-Hulkenberg-2026.png) [Nico Hülkenberg](https://www.f1-fansite.com/f1-drivers/nico-hulkenberg/) 714DNF13151186 1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified Stats current as of: 24 Sep 2026 Sergio Pérez (MEX) Sahara Force India F1 VJM08. Brazilian Grand Prix, Sunday 15th November 2015. Sao Paulo, Brazil. ## Force India's F1 car for 2015 #### **Technical specifications Force India VJM08 F1 car** Chassis: Carbon-fibre monocoque Front suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre wishbones, inboard torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly, actuated by push-rods Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights with carbon fibre wishbones, inboard hydro-mechanical springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly, actuated by pull-rods Dampers: Koni Brakes: AP Racing callipers with Carbon Industries carbon fibre pads and discs Transmission: Mercedes AMG F1 8-speed quick-shift sequential carbon-cased gearbox, hydraulically activated. Longitudinally mounted Clutch: Carbon fibre plates Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system (as provided by MES) Steering wheel: Sahara Force India F1 Tyres: Pirelli Wheels: Motegi Racing, forged magnesium alloy #### **Dimensions** Height: 950 mm (minus T camera) Track width: 1,460 mm (front); 1,416 mm (rear) Weight: 702kg (FIA mininum; incl. driver and lubricants, tank empty) #### **Powertrain** Designation: Mercedes-Benz PU106B 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 Energy Store: Lithium-Ion battery solution, between 20 and 25 kg Fuel: PETRONAS Primax Lubricants: PETRONAS Syntium Gearbox & hydraulic oil: PETRONAS Tutela Last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 15:03 ## Force India VJM08: Frequently Asked Questions
Which team raced the Force India VJM08? Force India raced the Force India VJM08 in the 2015 Formula 1 season, finishing 5th in the constructors' championship with 31 points.
Who drove the Force India VJM08? Sergio Pérez and Nico Hülkenberg drove the Force India VJM08 in 2015.
How many races did the Force India VJM08 win? The Force India VJM08 did not win a Grand Prix in 2015; its best result was 6th.
Which engine powered the Force India VJM08? The Force India VJM08 used the Mercedes PU106B Hybrid, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.
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