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Technical specifications of the new BAR
Honda 005
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2003.01.14
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The newly launched
BAR005 is the first car to be designed since new boss David Richards
overhauled the British American Racing squad at the beginning of
last year and as such there is a lot of hope in the team this year.
The car will be driven by former world champion Jacques Villeneuve
and rising British star Jenson Button and the chassis has been
designed by ex-Williams aerodynamicist Geoff Willis.
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The
new B.A.R 005.
Photo: BAT/LAT Photo.
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The new car's efficiency
will be crucial as Japanese giant Honda focuses all its efforts on
the England-based team in 2003, searching for a marked improvement
in fortunes to justify its works Honda engine supply. The following
is the technical specifications of the new car and engine, the
challenger everyone hopes will put in some extremely strong
performances.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE B·A·R
HONDA 005:
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Chassis:
Construction:
Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure that
surpasses latest FIA impact and strength regulations
Front suspension: Wishbone & pushrod-activated torsion
springs and rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Rear suspension: Wishbone & pushrod-activated torsion
springs and rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Dampers: Koni
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Front: 325mm wide
Rear: 360mm wide
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza radials
Brakes: AP Racing
Front: 2 x 6-piston calipers
Back: 2 x 6-piston calipers
Brake discs/pads: Carbon/carbon
Steering: B·A·R power assisted Rack & Pinion
Steering wheel: B·A·R carbon fibre construction
Driver's seat: Anatomically formed carbon composite
Seat belts: Six-point harness (50mm shoulder straps with
H.A.N.S system)
Fuel cell: ATL kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Fuel capacity: 100kg
Fuel provider: Elf
Lubricants provider: Nisseki
Battery: 12v 5Ah lead acid
Instrumentation: B·A·R steering wheel dash display
Engine:
Name: Honda
RA003E
Displacement: 3.0 litres
Configuration: V10, naturally aspirated
Cooling system: IMI/Marston Air/oil - air/water heat
exchangers
Transmission:
Gearbox: B·A·R
- Xtrac 7-speed unit
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic
activation
Clutch: AP, triple-plate carbon
Dimensions:
Front track 1460mm
Rear track 1420mm
Wheel base 3140mm
Overall length 4465mm
Overall height 950mm
Overall width 1800mm
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