Formula 1 News

Red Bull Racing: the new RB4 

Red Bull Racing unveiled this morning at Jerez Circuit their 2008 challenger, the RB4. The new RB4, designed by Adrian Newey (Red Bull’s Technical Chief) was presented to the press at Jerez Circuit in Spain where all F1 teams are testing their single-seater ahead of this seasons’ Championship start. David Coulthard and Mark Webber along with Adrian Newey, Christian Horner (Team Principal), Geoff Willis (Technical Director) met the press and talked about their new RB4. David Coulthard will have today the chance to drive for the first time the new RB4.

Red Bull Racing RB4 Technical Specifications:

• Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member
• Transmission: Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch
• Wheels: OZ Racing, Front: 12.7in x 13in, Rear: 13.4in x 13in
• Tyres: Bridgestone
• Front Suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
• Rear Suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
• Brakes: Brembo calipers / Hitco carbon discs and pads
• Electronics: FIA (MESL) standard control unit
• Fuel: Elf

RB4 Engine Specifications:

• Engine: Renault Engine RS27 – 2008
• Number of Cylinders: 8
• Capacity: 2400cc
• Max rpm: 19,000rpm
• Number of Valves: 32
• Vee angle: 90 degrees
• Power Output: Not disclosed
• Engine Construction: Cylinder block in cast aluminium
• Engine Management: FIA (MESL) standard control unit TAG310B
• Oil: Elf
• Weight: FIA minimum weight of 95kg