Mark Webber will enter his third season as Red Bull’s key driver and said that he hopes to finish out his career there. After high hopes during his early days, Webber has failed to deliver big results over his career. Can the new RB5 be the catalyst to help change that?
Here’s a sneak peak of the RB5:
The Australian Grand Prix will be back in Melbourne March 26 – 29 so get down to the event and support Webber as he aims to secure his first win in Australia.
Technical Specs
So what are the technical specs of the RB5?
Engine
Renault: RS27 2006
Capacity: 2400cc
Max RPM: 19000 (limited to 18,000 for 2009)
Cylinders: 8
Power Output: Not Known
Number of Valves: 32
Vee Angle: 90
Construction: Cylinder Block in Cast Aluminium
Engine Management: FIA (MESL) standard control unit TAG310B
Fuel: Elf
Oil: Elf
Weight: FIA minimum weight of 95kg
Electronics: FIA (MESL) standard control unit
Chassis
Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as a fully stressed member
Transmission
Seven speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch
Suspension
Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Rear: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Wheels
OZ Racing, Front: 12.7in x 13in, Rear: 13.4in x 13in
Tyres
Bridgestone
Brakes
Brembo calipers / Hitco carbon discs and pads
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