BMW Sauber F1.07
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| Category | Formula One | ||||||||
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| Constructor | BMW Sauber | ||||||||
| Designer(s) | Jörg Zander | ||||||||
| Technical Specifications | |||||||||
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque. | ||||||||
| Suspension (front) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated inboard spring/damper. Zero keel geometry. | ||||||||
| Suspension (rear) | Double wishbone, push-rod activated inboard spring/damper. | ||||||||
| Track-width | F: 1470 mm (58 in) R: 1410 mm (56 in) |
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| Wheelbase | 3110 mm (122 in) | ||||||||
| Engine | BMW P86/7 2400 cc (146 cu in) 90° V8. Naturally aspirated, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted | ||||||||
| Transmission | BMW Sauber 7-speed "Quick Shift Gearbox (QSG)". Cast titanium housing, steel gears. | ||||||||
| Weight | 605 kg (1334 lb) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Petronas | ||||||||
| Tyres | Bridgestone | ||||||||
| Competition History | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | BMW Sauber | ||||||||
| Notable drivers |  Nick Heidfeld Robert Kubica |
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| Debut | 2007 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 0 (2nd: 2007) | ||||||||
The BMW Sauber F1.07 is a Formula One single-seater racing car built by BMW Sauber for the 2007 Formula One season.[1] The car was the first to have been designed fully by BMW, following their purchase of the former Sauber team. Initial pre-season testing was very positive, with many speculating that BMW could surprise some of the top teams with their performances once the season got underway.
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[edit] Aerodynamics
The rear wing is mounted by the endplates, rather than the pylon-mounted arrangement used by some rivals' cars (such as the McLaren MP4-22).
[edit] Engine and gearbox
The engine's name, P86/7, is indicative of the fact that it is not a new engine, since it is heavily based on the P86 used in the 2006 F1.06 car. This is a requirement of the new homologation rules introduced by the FIA.[1]
The BMW Sauber team is adopting a new seamless shift mechanism, known as QuickShift, for its gearbox.
[edit] Livery
BMW Sauber went into the 2007 season with sponsorship continuity; unlike many rival teams, such as McLaren, Honda and Renault, that had to drop their tobacco sponsorship. This means the 2007 cars had a similar livery to that of the 2006 design with only subtle changes.
 Nick Heidfeld driving the F1.07 at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix. |
 Robert Kubica driving the F1.07 at the 2007 British Grand Prix. |
[edit] Complete Formula One results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Points | WCC |
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| 2007 | BMW Sauber | BMW V8 | B | AUS | MAL | BHR | ESP | MON | CAN | USA | FRA | GBR | EUR | HUN | TUR | ITA | BEL | JPN | CHN | BRA | 101 | 2nd | |
| Heidfeld | 4 | 4 | 4 | Ret | 6 | 2 | Ret | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 6 | ||||||
| Kubica | Ret | 18 | 6 | 4 | 5 | Ret | Inj | 4 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 7 | Ret | 5 | ||||||
| Vettel | TD | TD | 8 |
[edit] External links
- F1.07 technical detail - F1Technical.com
[edit] References
- ^ a b "BMW Hungry For Seconds", BMW Sauber F1.07 launch article, Autosport magazine, 18th January 2007
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