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Friday, March 4, 2011

Red Bull RB7

The Red Bull RB7 is a Formula One racing car designed by Red Bull Racing for the 2011 season. It will be driven by defending champion Sebastian Vettel and Australian driver Mark Webber. The car was launched at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain on 1 February 2011. Sebastian Vettel was the first driver to test the car.
The car was fastest throughout Barcelona testing with Vettel at the wheel.


Red Bull RB7
F1 2010 Jerez day 3-3 (cropped).jpg
Category Formula One
Constructor Red Bull Racing
Designer(s) Adrian Newey (Chief Technical Officer)
Rob Marshall (Chief Designer)
Peter Prodromou (Head of Aerodynamics)
Technical specifications
Chassis carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque, designed and built in-house, carrying engine as fully stressed member
Suspension (front) Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbones with springs and anti-roll bar, push rod-actuated multimatic dampers
Suspension (rear) as front, except pull rod-actuated rear dampers
Engine Renault RS27-2011 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear Hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation
Weight 640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel Total
Tyres Pirelli P Zero
OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants Red Bull Racing
Notable drivers 1. Germany Sebastian Vettel
2. Australia Mark Webber
Debut 2011 Australian Grand Prix

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