Mercedes 2011 Car Launched

Duke · 1 Feb 2011 at 08:42

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/01/mercedes-w02-launch-first-pictures/

Looks great!

JRS · 1 Feb 2011 at 08:47

Duke said:
Looks great!

Yep, half the battle won. Now to see if it goes as good as it looks!

englishpremier · 1 Feb 2011 at 09:25

I'm liking the look of that. Mercedes are my supported team for this year. Fingers crossed

Matteysan · 1 Feb 2011 at 09:42

Loving the look of this!

Flibster · 1 Feb 2011 at 09:54

Honestly the first thought that came to my mind was...

At least they haven't cleaned it with a dirty rag this year.

arknor · 1 Feb 2011 at 09:55

car looks fast ! im so excited for the first race now, theres suposed to be another version of the car we wont see until the last test aswell

CaptainRAVE · 1 Feb 2011 at 10:42

One great looking car!!!

Hxc · 1 Feb 2011 at 10:48

Looks very, very smooth!

arknor · 1 Feb 2011 at 12:57

Mercedes GP W02 Chassis

Construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension: Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tyres: Pirelli
Brakes: Brembo calipers
Brake discs/pads: Carbon/Carbon
Steering Power: assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel: Carbon fibre construction
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system

Transmission

Gearbox: Seven speed unit with cast aluminium maincase
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions

Overall length: 4800mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Engine

Type: Mercedes-Benz FO108Y
Capacity: 2.4 litres
Cylinders: 8
Maximum: rpm 18,000 (maximum FIA regulation)
Bank angle: 90°
Piston bore: 98mm (maximum FIA regulation)
Number of valves: 32
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

OpenToSuggestions · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:05

Aknor: Am I being a 'tard here or were the engines 6 cyclinders last year. You have put 8 cylinders. Has there been a change?

PinkFloyd · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:14

Very pointy nose on that!

mglover - V8s last year.

Kenai · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:14

mglover070588 said:
Aknor: Am I being a 'tard here or were the engines 6 cyclinders last year. You have put 8 cylinders. Has there been a change?

V8 this year and last year, no changes to engine configuration

SPARC · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:27

It's got a bit of a duck face

still loving the look of it though, I now want to see Schui battling it our with Lewis and eyebrow man

OpenToSuggestions · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:38

Fair enough :-)

Not sure why I thought v6, may be due to the small engine size of 2.4 litres.

This season should be good!

I like the look of that Mercedes a lot.

suj999 · 1 Feb 2011 at 13:42

does look good.. but more importantly..

is it fast, as it needs to be?

rpstewart · 1 Feb 2011 at 14:36

Own up... Who squashed the nose cone???

Flibster · 1 Feb 2011 at 14:57

rpstewart said:
Own up... Who squashed the nose cone???

It is a bit Virginish.

utajoker · 1 Feb 2011 at 15:48

best looking car so far i think.

Type_R · 1 Feb 2011 at 16:51

Does look like they have hit the sweet spot with this one. Lets hope it goes better than the Red Bull ;-)

Lopéz · 1 Feb 2011 at 17:46

Don't like that one bit.