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Honda RA107

Honda RA107
Rubens Barrichello 2007 Malaysia.jpg
Category Formula One
Constructor Honda
Designer(s) Japan Shuhei Nakamoto (Senior Technical Director)
Argentina Mariano Alperin-Bruvera (Head of aerodynamics)
Predecessor RA106
Successor RA108
Technical specifications
Chassis Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front) Double wishbone with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, Showa dampers
Suspension (rear) Double wishbone with pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, Showa dampers
Length 4,700 mm (185.0 in)
Width 1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height 950 mm (37.4 in)
Axle track Front : 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Rear : 1,420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase 3,165 mm (124.6 in)
Engine Honda RA807E 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted.
Transmission Honda 7 speeds semi-automatic
Fuel ENEOS
Lubricants Castrol
Brakes Caliper : alcon
Disc : Hitco
Tyres Bridgestone Potenza
BBS Wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants Honda Racing F1 Team
Notable drivers 7. United Kingdom Jenson Button
8. Brazil Rubens Barrichello
Debut 2007 Australian Grand Prix
Last event 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps
17 0 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0

The Honda RA107 is a Formula One racing car with which Honda Racing F1 contested the 2007 Formula One season. A modified version of the RA107, renamed the Super Aguri SA08 was used by Super Aguri in the 2008 Formula One season.

It was revealed to the public on January 25, 2007 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain. The RA107 was launched with the interim winter testing livery before the final colours were unveiled on February 26.

The 'livery launch' for the RA107 took place at the Natural History Museum in London and showed a completely new take on the look of a Formula One car. Honda's 2007 paint scheme does not use sponsorship branding but instead is focused on Honda's environmental desires. The car has been dubbed by some (including Honda themselves and team CEO Nick Fry [1]) as 'The Honda Earth car' and the car's livery depicts the planet Earth against the black background of space, with the only logos on the car being the Type R Honda 'H', and the Bridgestone logo, all at the very front of the car. On the rear wing is the web address of environmental awareness website My Earth Dream, launching on February 27, 2007. This is the first time in 30 years that a Grand Prix car has gone to the grid without a sponsored permanent livery.

Along with the launch of the new theme, a number of new sponsors were named at the launch event. These included two large global brands, Universal Music and Gatorade, as well as a large number of other companies including Fila, IBM, Instron, Oliver Sweeney, Perkin Elmer, Showa Denko, TUV and GF Agie Charmilles.


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