Technical specs M16

The Russian Midland F1 Racing team has today presented its new challenger for 2006, named the M16, a number that follows last year's Jordan EJ15. The launch took place in Silverstone at the company's headquarters after which the car will be tested on the circuit. Here are the technical specifications for the car and its engine.

Chassis: Full carbon fibre composite monocoque
Front suspension: Composite pushrods activating chassis mounted in-line dampers and torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, front anti-roll bar and cast uprights
Rear suspension: Composite pushrods activating gearbox mounted rotary dampers & torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, and cast uprights
Transmission : In-house Midland MF1 Racing design. 7-speed + reverse longitudinal gearbox with electrohydraulic sequential gear change

Wheel base: More than 3000mmFront track - 1480mm
Rear track: 1418mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall length: Approx. 5000 mm
Overall weight: 601kg (with driver)
Clutch: Triple plate AP racing clutch
Wheels: Forged BBS wheels to MF1 Racing specification
Fuel tank capacity: Over 90 kg

Designation: RVX-06
Number of cylinders: 8
Capacity: 2398cc
Horsepower: More than 700bhp
Revolutions: Approx. 20,000rpm
Valve actuation: Pneumatic
Throttle actuation: Hydraulic
Spark plugs: DENSO