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Virgin Racing launch Marussia Virgin MVR-02 F1 car 

Virgin Racing unveiled today at the BBC Television Centre in London their 2011 single seater, the Marussia Virgin Racing MVR-02.

Marussia Virgin Racing MVR-02 Technical Specifications:

• Chassis:
  Construction: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction monocoque and nosebox
• Supension:
  Wishbones: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction with titanium flexure joints
  Uprights: Virgin Racing aluminium alloy construction
  Dampers: Penske
• Wheels and tyres:
  Wheels: BBS
  Tyres: Pirelli P Zero
• Fuel System:
  Fuel cell: ‘FT5′ safety specification
  Fuel Capacity: In excess of 220 litres
• Brakes:
  Calipers: AP Racing 4 pot calipers
  Discs/pads: Hitco Carbon-Carbon
• Steering:
  Steering wheel: Virgin Racing carbon fibre construction
  Power steering: Virgin Racing hydraulic steering assist
  Driver seat: Anatomically formed carbon composite
  Seat belts: Six-point harness (75mm shoulder straps with HANS system)
• Electronics:
  ECU and logging system: FIA standard ECU & FIA homologated electronic & electrical system
• Transmission:
  Gearbox: Virgin Racing precision aluminium construction with 7- speed, longitudinally mounted internals
  Differential: Electronically controlled hydraulic differential
  Gear selection: Paddle operated hydraulic shift system with “seamless shift”
  Clutch: AP Racing
  Driveshafts: One-piece driveshafts with integral tripod joints
• Dimensions:
  Overall length: Approx 5200 mm
  Overall height: Approx 950 mm
  Overall width: Approx 1800 mm
  Wheelbase: Approx 3300 mm

Cosworth CA2011 Engine:

• Designation: COSWORTH CA2011
• Duty cycle type: 4 stroke reciprocating piston, normally aspirated
• Configuration: 8 cylinders in banked V configuration with an angle of 90 degrees
• Construction: cast aluminium alloy cylinder block and head, forged aluminium pistons, steel crankshaft
• Capacity: 2,400cc
• Valves: 32 with pneumatic valve springs
• Maximum speed: limited to 18,000 rpm
• Timing: double overhead cams driven via compliant gear from crankshaft
• Mass: in excess of 95 KG
• Cyclinder bore: less than 98mm
• Fuelling: 8 injectors supplied by a pressurized system at 100 bar
• Ignition: 8 ignition coils each driving single spark plug
• Lubrication: dry sump
• Spark plugs: Champion

Images © Marussia Virgin Racing