Red Bull RB8 Technical Specifications and Launch Video

Hi Racers,

Sorry for the delay – here are the RB8’s technical specifications – ENJOY 🙂

Thanks to www.redbullracing.com of course.

Engine:	Renault engine RS28 – 2012
Cylinders:	8
Capacity:	2400cc
Max rpm:	18,000rpm
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:	Total Group
Weight:	FIA minimum weight of 95kg

• Chasis

  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

• Suspension

  Front:  Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers

  Rear: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers

• Brakes

  Brembo calipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads

• Electronics

  FIA (MESL) standard control unit

• Fuel

  Total Group

 

Wheels	OZ Racing
Front:	12in x 13in diam.
Rear:	13.7in x 13in diam.
Tyres:	Pirelli
Brakes:	Brembo

 

Also, for your viewing enjoyment, here is the RB8 Launch video, complete with interviews.

 

 

Keep Racing,

Vroom Vroom