We may have already seen the livery, however that was only on the 2009 Brawn GP. Today Mercedes have unveiled their true 2010 challenger, the W01 to the world.
It seems that the W01 has a high, V-shaped nose similar to that seen on last year’s Red Bull, and the 2010 Ferrari F10.
Specification
| Chassis | |
| Construction | Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure |
| Suspension | Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers |
| Dampers | Sachs |
| Wheels | BBS forged magnesium |
| Tyres | Bridgestone Potenza |
| Brakes | Brembo calipers |
| Brake discs/pads | Carbon/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 |
| 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 weight) |
Gallery
Images (C) Mercedes / LAT
