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The Race Car

The MGP W01 made its debut on the Circuit Ricardo Tormo on the 1st of February 2010 during pre-season testing. Now, we would like to invite you take a look under the proverbial silver and green hood and examine what makes the MGP W01 roar.

Technical Specifications
Chassis
Construction Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Dampers Sachs
Wheels BBS forged magnesium
Tires Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes Brembo calipers
Brake discs Carbon
Brake pads Carbon
Steering Power assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel Carbon fibre construction
Electronics FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system
Transmission
Gearbox Seven speed unit with carbon composite maincase
Gear selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch Carbon Plate
Dimensions
Overall length 4800mm
Overall height 950mm
Overall width 1800mm
Overall weight 620kg (including driver)
Engine
Type Mercedes-Benz FO108X
Capacity 2.4 litres
Cylinders 8
Maximum rpm 18,000 (maximum FIA regulation)
Bank angle 90°
Piston bore 98mm (maximum FIA regulation)
No. of valves 32
Weight 95kg (minimum FIA regulation)
Fuel
Fuel Supplied by Petronas

    Team BRAWN-MERCEDES took the 2009 Constructors' Championship and new magic has been applied to the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS MGP W01. Changes, big and small have been made to ensure that the new car is race and regulation ready and that every inch of the machine is geared towards wining race after race. 2010 promises to be sublime.