Nico Hülkenberg driving the VJM05 at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Force India
Designer(s)
Andrew Green (Technical Director) Akio Haga (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 VJM04
Successor
Force India VJM06
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 108Z 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission
McLaren gearbox Seven-speed plus one reverse gear hand-operated, seamless shift
Weight
640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)[1]
Fuel
Mobil
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[2] BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"[citation needed]
Competition history
Notable entrants
Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers
11. Paul di Resta 12. Nico Hülkenberg
Debut
2012 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
20
0
0
0
1
The Force India VJM05 is a Formula One racing car designed by Sahara Force India F1 Team for use in the 2012 Formula One season.[3] The car was launched on 3 February at Silverstone.[4] It was driven by Paul di Resta, and Nico Hülkenberg who returned to the sport after spending one year as Force India's test and reserve driver.[5]
^FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
^Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^"Force India". Formula1.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^Paul Weaver (3 February 2012). "Paul Di Resta ushers in 2012 F1 season with Force India drive". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
^"Hulkenberg joins Di Resta in Force India's 2012 line-up". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 16 December 2011. Archived from the original on 5 January 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
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