Marussia Virgin Racing MVR-02

Marussia Virgin Racing MVR-02 Technical Specifications:

Chassis:
Construction: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction monocoque and nosebox
Supension:
Wishbones: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction with titanium flexure joints
Uprights: Virgin Racing aluminium alloy construction
Dampers: Penske
Wheels and tyres:
Wheels: BBS
Tyres: Pirelli P Zero
Fuel System:
Fuel cell: ‘FT5′ safety specification
Fuel Capacity: In excess of 220 litres
Brakes:
Calipers: AP Racing 4 pot calipers
Discs/pads: Hitco Carbon-Carbon
Steering:
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:
ECU and logging system: FIA standard ECU & FIA homologated electronic & electrical system
Transmission:
Gearbox: Virgin Racing precision aluminium construction with 7- speed, longitudinally mounted 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 5200 mm
Overall height: Approx 950 mm
Overall width: Approx 1800 mm
Wheelbase: Approx 3300 mm
Cosworth CA2011 Engine:

Designation: COSWORTH CA2011
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 18,000 rpm
Timing: double overhead cams driven via compliant gear from crankshaft
Mass: in excess of 95 KG
Cyclinder bore: less than 98mm
Fuelling: 8 injectors supplied by a pressurized system at 100 bar
Ignition: 8 ignition coils each driving single spark plug
Lubrication: dry sump
Spark plugs: Champion

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