Red Bull Racing has just unveiled its new RB7 racecar at Valencia. For now, there’s just a few studio pics. Once their media portal has been updated with images from Valencia and press releases we’ll have the material here for you.
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UPDATE: Launch pics and RB7 tech specs have been added below. The 2011 Red Bull Racing press pack can be downloaded HERE (4mb PDF).
[Pics: Red Bull/Getty Images]
Red Bull Racing RB7 technical specification
- Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying theRenault V8 engine as fully stressed member
- Transmission: Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP racing clutch.
- Wheels: OZ Racing,
- Front: 12.0in x 13in diam.,
- Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.
- Tyres: Pirelli
- Suspension:
Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, multimatic dampers
Rear: aluminium alloy uprights, carbon composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, multimatic dampers - Brakes: Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads
- Electronics: FIA (MESL) standard control unit
- Fuel: Total Group
Renault Engine RS27 – 2011
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Capacity: 2400cc
- Max rpm: 18,000rpm
- Number of valves: 32
- Vee angle: 90 degrees
- Power output: Not disclosed
- Engine construction: Cylinder block in cast aluminium
- Engine management: FIA (MESL) standard control unit TAG310B
- Oil: Total Group
- Weight: FIA minimum weight of 95kg
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