F1: Toro Rosso STR 8 Released

2013 Toro Rosso STR 8 Chassis (Formula One)

Today, Toro Rosso the sister team of the 2012 F1 championship team Red Bull Racing launched their 2013 Toro Rosso STR 8 car. The car will be driven by Daniel Ricciardo and teammate Jean-Éric Vergne. Check out the photos below.

Official car name: Torro Rosso STR 8
Engine: Ferrari V8 Type 056
Chassis material: Composite monocoque structure
Bodywork material: Carbon fibre composite
Front suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Rear suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Steering: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Gearbox: Seven-speed hydraulic
Clutch: Sachs Triple-plate pull-type
Calipers: Brembo
Pads and discs: Brembo
Cooling system
(radiators, heat exchangers): Scuderia Toro Rosso
Cockpit instrumentation: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Seat belts: OMP / Sabelt
Steering wheel: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Driver’s seat: Carbon fibre construction, moulded to driver’s shape
Extinguisher system: Scuderia Toro Rosso/FEV
Wheels: Apptech
Fuel cell: ATL
Overall weight: 642 kg (including driver and camera)

 

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