Wat zit er onder de kap verstopt van de nieuwe RedBull RB7

VALENCIA - RedBull Racing gaat met de RB7 op jacht naar de tweede wereldtitel in de nog jonge historie van het team. Dinsdag werd de nieuwe F1-bolide van Sebastian Vettel en Mark Webber gepresenteerd aan het publiek. De buitenkant, maar wat zit er nu onder de motorkap van de RB7 verstopt?

Technische gegevens RedBull RB7:
Engine: Renault engine RS27 – 2011
Cylinders: 8
Capacity: 2400CC
Max rpm: 18,000rpm
Number of Valves: 32
Vee Angle: 90 degrees
Power Output: Not Disclosed
Engine construction: Cylinder block in cast aluminium
Engine management: FIA (MESL) standard control unit TAG310B
Oil: Total Group
Weight: FIA minimum weight of 95kg

CHASSIS
Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member

TRANSMISSION
Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally Mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch

SUSPENSION
Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Rear: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers

BRAKES
Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads

ELECTRONICS
FIA (MESL) standard control unit

FUEL
Total Group

WHEELS OZ Racing
Front: 12in x 13in
Rear: 13.7in x 13in
TYRES Pirelli
BRAKES Brembo