Mercedes W02: 2011 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Mercedes W02
2011 Formula 1 car

Mercedes W02

4th in standings | Mercedes car

4th
Best Finish
3rd
Best Quali
165
Points
25
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Mercedes Season 2011 Constructors' P4 165 pts Races 19 (38 starts)

Engine & Tyres

Engine Mercedes FO 1082.4 V8 Also powered Force India VJM04, McLaren MP4/26 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Mercedes W02

8 Nico Rosberg NicoRosberg P7 89 pts
7 Michael Schumacher MichaelSchumacher P8 76 pts

2011 Finishing Positions

4th 1
5th 5
6th 6
7th 6
8th 3
9th 3
10th 1
11th 2
12th 2
15th 1
17th 1
DNF 7
DNF Did Not Finish

2011 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
DNF12557111176796DNF7108667
DNF98126DNF41798DNF55DNF6DNF5715

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Nico Rosberg driving the Mercedes W02 on Buddh circuit in India (2011)

Mercedes' F1 car for 2011

Technical specifications Mercedes W02 F1 car

Construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Front suspension: Wishbone and pushrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Rear suspension: Wishbone and pullrod activated torsion springs and rockers
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tyres: Pirelli
Brakes: Brembo calipers
Brake: discs/pads Carbon/Carbon
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel: Carbon fibre construction
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system

Transmission

Gearbox: Seven speed unit with cast aluminium maincase
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions

Overall length: 4800mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Engine

Type: Mercedes-Benz FO108Y
Capacity: 2.4 litres
Configuration: V8 in 90° bank angle
Maximum rpm: 18,000 (maximum FIA regulation)
Piston bore: 98mm (maximum FIA regulation)
No of valves: 32
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

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Mercedes W02: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Mercedes W02?
Mercedes raced the Mercedes W02 in the 2011 Formula 1 season, finishing 4th in the constructors' championship with 165 points.
Who drove the Mercedes W02?
Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher drove the Mercedes W02 in 2011.
How many races did the Mercedes W02 win?
The Mercedes W02 did not win a Grand Prix in 2011; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Mercedes W02?
The Mercedes W02 used the Mercedes FO 108, a 2.4 V8 engine.