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Car News:
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Jerez Test - Day Two Feb 8, 2012
After the RB8 made its track debut yesterday, Mark Webber put the car through its paces over 97 laps of the Circuito de Jerez today and ended the day as the fastest of 2012 spec cars, marginally...
Newey's Relative Theory At RB8 Debut Feb 7, 2012
Adrian Newey talks about the Red Bull Racing's expectations for 2012 and the RB8's first day on track at the opening test in Jerez.
The RB8 gets Its First Outing Feb 7, 2012
Thoughts on the Season Ahead Feb 6, 2012
Christian Horner, Adrian Newey, Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and Sebastien Buemi talk about the RB8 and the forthcoming season...
F1 2012: Adrian Newey on the rb8 Feb 6, 2012
Our Chief Technical Officer talks about the pressure of success, creating a car to challenge in 2012 and his OBE from the Queen.
F1 2012 | Christian Horner: 'It’s going to be an exciting season' Feb 6, 2012
Our team principal discusses the challenges of defending world titles, both drivers' chances and challenges this year and, of course, the RB8...
F1 2012: Sebastien Buemi On Rejoining The Team Feb 6, 2012
Our test and reserve driver talks about his increased F1 experience, his role in 2012 and what he thinks of the new Red Bull Racing car...
F1 2012: Sebastian Vettel On The Season Ahead Feb 6, 2012
Ahead of a second seasondefending a world title, Sebastian talks challenges, the off-season and naming his RB8...
F1 2012: Mark Webber On The Year's Challenges Feb 6, 2012
Our Australian driver looks ahead to 2012, looks back on lessons learned from last season and talks about being the first man to take the RB8 out on track...
The RB8 Revealed… Feb 6, 2012
The 2012 Red Bull Racing RB8 which will contest this year’s Formula One campaign and defend the team’s - and Sebastian Vettel’s – world titles is unveiled at the Factoy in Milton...
Car News:
Red Bull Racing Car Temp Feed
Jerez Test - Day Two Feb 8, 2012
After the RB8 made its track debut yesterday, Mark Webber put the car through its paces over 97 laps of the Circuito de Jerez today and ended the day as the fastest of 2012 spec cars, marginally...
Newey's Relative Theory At RB8 Debut Feb 7, 2012
Adrian Newey talks about the Red Bull Racing's expectations for 2012 and the RB8's first day on track at the opening test in Jerez.
The RB8 gets Its First Outing Feb 7, 2012
Thoughts on the Season Ahead Feb 6, 2012
Christian Horner, Adrian Newey, Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and Sebastien Buemi talk about the RB8 and the forthcoming season...
F1 2012: Adrian Newey on the rb8 Feb 6, 2012
Our Chief Technical Officer talks about the pressure of success, creating a car to challenge in 2012 and his OBE from the Queen.
F1 2012 | Christian Horner: 'It’s going to be an exciting season' Feb 6, 2012
Our team principal discusses the challenges of defending world titles, both drivers' chances and challenges this year and, of course, the RB8...
F1 2012: Sebastien Buemi On Rejoining The Team Feb 6, 2012
Our test and reserve driver talks about his increased F1 experience, his role in 2012 and what he thinks of the new Red Bull Racing car...
F1 2012: Sebastian Vettel On The Season Ahead Feb 6, 2012
Ahead of a second seasondefending a world title, Sebastian talks challenges, the off-season and naming his RB8...
F1 2012: Mark Webber On The Year's Challenges Feb 6, 2012
Our Australian driver looks ahead to 2012, looks back on lessons learned from last season and talks about being the first man to take the RB8 out on track...
The RB8 Revealed… Feb 6, 2012
The 2012 Red Bull Racing RB8 which will contest this year’s Formula One campaign and defend the team’s - and Sebastian Vettel’s – world titles is unveiled at the Factoy in Milton...
RB8 Specifications:
| Engine: | Renault engine RS28 - 2012 |
| 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 |
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Chassis
Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member
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Transmission
Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally Mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch
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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
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Brakes
Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads
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Electronics
FIA (MESL) standard control unit
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Fuel
Total Group
| Wheels | OZ Racing |
| Front: | 12in x 13in |
| Rear: | 13.7in x 13in |
| Tyres: | Pirelli |
| Brakes: | Brembo |
