Virgin Racing VR-01 Launch 3rd Feb 2010 Photos & Spec

VIRGIN RACING VR-01 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Chassis / Suspension

Construction: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction monocoque and nosebox
Wishbones: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction with titanium flexure joints
Uprights: Virgin Racing aluminium alloy construction
Dampers: Penske

Wheels and Tyres

Wheels: BBS
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza

Fuel System

Fuel cell: ‘FT5’ safety specification
Fuel capacity: In excess of 200 litres

Brakes / Steering

Calipers: AP Racing 6 pot calipers
Discs/pads: Hitco Carbon-Carbon

Steering Wheel: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction
Power Steering: Virgin Racing hydraulic steering assist
Driver Seat: Anatomically formed carbon composite
Seat Belts: Six-point harness (75mm shoulder straps with HANS system)

Electronics / Transmission

ECU and logging system: FIA standard ECU & FIA homologated electronic & electrical system

Gearbox: Virgin Racing precision aluminium construction with 7-speed, longitudinally mounted Xtrac internals
Differential: Electronically controlled hydraulic differential
Gear Selection: Paddle operated hydraulic shift system with “seamless shift”
Clutch: AP Racing
Driveshafts: One–piece driveshafts with integral tripod joints

Dimensions

Overall Length Approx 5500 mm
Overall Height Approx 950 mm
Overall Width Approx 1800 mm
Wheelbase Approx 3200 mm

ENGINE

Designation: Cosworth CA2010
Duty Cycle Type: 4 stroke reciprocating piston, normally aspirated
Configuration: 8 cylinders in banked V configuration with an angle of 90 degrees
Construction: Cast aluminium alloy cylinder block and head, forged aluminium pistons, steel crankshaft
Capacity@: 2,400cc
Valves: 32 with pneumatic valve springs
Maximum Speed: Limited to 18,000rpm
Timing: Double overhead cams driven via compliant gear from crankshaft
Mass: In excess of 95kg
Cylinder Bore: Less than 98mm
Fuelling: 8 injectors supplied by a pressurized system at 100bar
Ignition: 8 ignition coils each driving single spark plug
Lubrication: Dry sump
Spark Plugs: Champion

Source: Virgin Racing
Images: © Virgin Racing