Force India VJM03

The Force India VJM03 is a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by the Force India team for the 2010 season.

It will be driven by Adrian Sutil and Vitantonio Liuzzi and was unveiled online, on 9 February 2010.

The car will make its track début the following day at the second group test at Circuito de Jerez.

Force India VJM03 Specs

Designer(s) Mark Smith (Design Director) / James Key (Technical Director) / Ian Hall (Project Leader) / Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics)

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

Engine Mercedes-Benz FO 108X 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 620 kg (1,367 lb) (including driver)

Tyres Bridgestone Potenza / BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13″

The team gave the VJM03 a shakedown at Silverstone last week and team owner Vijay Mallya is hoping for even bigger things this season.

VJM03 is designed around a larger fuel tank, with the the ban on in-race refueling, and missing the exploits of the double diffuser at the back of the car.

Liuzzi will drive the car for the first two days in Jerez before handing it over to Sutil for this coming Friday and Saturday.

Force India VJM03 Launch