BMW Sauber F1.07

Racing car
Car_name = BMW Sauber F1.07


Category = Formula One
Constructor = BMW Sauber
Designer = Jörg Zander
Team = BMW Sauber
Drivers = flagicon|GER Nick Heidfeld
flagicon|POL Robert Kubica
Chassis = Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque.
Front suspension = Double wishbone, push-rod activated inboard spring/damper. Zero keel geometry.
Rear suspension = Double wishbone, push-rod activated inboard spring/damper.
Wheelbase = Auto mm|3110|0
Track = F: Auto mm|1470|0
R: Auto mm|1410|0
Engine name = BMW "P86/7"
Capacity = Auto cc-cu in|2400|0
Configuration = 90° V8.
Turbo/NA = Naturally aspirated,
Engine position = mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Gearbox name = BMW Sauber
Gears = 7-speed
Type = "Quick Shift Gearbox (QSG)". Cast titanium housing, steel gears.
Differential =
Weight = Auto kg|605|0
Fuel = Petronas
Tyres = Bridgestone
Debut = 2007 Australian Grand Prix
Races = 17
Wins = 0
Cons_champ = 0 (2nd: F1|2007)
Drivers_champ =
Poles = 0
Fastest_laps = 0
The BMW Sauber F1.07 is a Formula One single-seater racing car built by BMW Sauber for the 2007 Formula One season."BMW Hungry For Seconds", BMW Sauber F1.07 launch article, Autosport magazine, 18th January 2007] 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.

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).

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.

The BMW Sauber team is adopting a new "seamless shift" mechanism, known as "QuickShift", for its gearbox.

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.

Complete Formula One results

() (results in bold indicate pole position)

External links

* [http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/919 F1.07 technical detail] - F1Technical.com

References