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Racing car model
Force India VJM04
Paul di Resta driving the VJM04 at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Force India
Designer(s)
Mark Smith (Technical Director) Andrew Green (Engineering Director) Ian Hall (Chief Designer) Bruce Eddington (Chief Engineer, Composites) Dan Carpenter (Chief Engineer, Mechanical Design) Simon Gardner (Head of R&D) James Knapton (Head of Vehicle Science) Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor
Force India VJM03
Successor
Force India VJM05
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)
as front, except for trackrod and pullrod, and gearbox mounted torsion springs.
Engine
Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
Transmission
McLaren Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear, Electronic shift system
Weight
640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel
Mobil
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants
Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers
14. Adrian Sutil 15. Paul di Resta
Debut
2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
19
0
0
0
0
The Force India VJM04 is a Formula One racing car developed by Force India for the 2011 Formula One season, the fourth car the team has made since entering the sport in 2008. The car was driven by long-time Force India driver Adrian Sutil and 2010 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters champion Paul di Resta. The car was launched online on 8 February 2011.[1]
^"Online launch for Force India's 2011 car". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 10 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
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Global Information
Adrian Sutil 
Paul di Resta