Force India VJM06

Category

Formula One

Constructor

Force India

Designer(s)

Andrew Green
(Technical Director)

Predecessor

Force India VJM05

Successor

Force India VJM07

Technical specifications

Chassis

Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.

Suspension (front)

Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.

Suspension (rear)

Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.

Engine

Mercedes-Benz FO 108F 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains KERS, mid-mounted.

Transmission

McLaren Racing McLaren Racing 7-speed, semi-automatic, 'e-shift'

Weight

642 kg (1,415.4 lb) (including driver)

Fuel

Mobil
Mobil 1 product lubricant

Tyres

Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)

Competition history

Notable entrants

Sahara Force India F1 Team

Notable drivers

14.

Paul di Resta
15.

Adrian Sutil

Debut

2013 Australian Grand Prix

Races	Wins	Podiums	Poles	F.Laps
19	0	0	0	0

The Force India VJM06 is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Force India team for use in the 2013 season where it was driven by Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil, who returned to the team after spending the 2012 season out of the sport. The car was launched on 1 February 2013 at the team's base near the Silverstone Circuit, and is complete redesign of the previous year's car.

() (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

^† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

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