Toyota TF109: 2009 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Toyota TF109
2009 Formula 1 car

Toyota TF109

5th in standings | Toyota car

2nd
Best Finish
1
Grand Prix PoleGP Pole
5
Podiums
59.5
Points

Car Profile

Team Toyota
Season2009
Constructors'P5 59.5 pts
Races17 (33 starts)
DesignersMark Gillan Head of aerodynamicsPascal Vasselon Technical director
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Drivers of the Toyota TF109

9 JarnoTrulli P8 3 podiums · 32.5 pts
10 TimoGlock P10 2 podiums · 24 pts
10 KamuiKobayashi P18 3 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix17
Race Starts33
Wins0 (0.0%)
Poles1
Podiums5 (15.2%)
Best Finish2nd
Fastest Laps2
Points Finishes16
Points59.5
Retirements4 (12.1%)
Drivers3

Engine & Tyres

EngineToyota RVX-09
2.4 V8
Also poweredWilliams FW31
TyresBridgestone

Key Car Landmarks

Race2009 Australian F1 Grand Prix2009 AUS F1 GP2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP
Pole2009 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2009 BHR F1 GP Trullionly once
Podium2009 Australian F1 Grand Prix2009 AUS F1 GP Trulli2009 Japanese F1 Grand Prix2009 JPN F1 GP Trulli
Points2009 Australian F1 Grand Prix2009 AUS F1 GP Trulli2009 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2009 UAE F1 GP Trulli
Fastest lap2009 Bahrain F1 Grand Prix2009 BHR F1 GP Trulli2009 European F1 Grand Prix2009 EUR F1 GP Glock

2009 Finishing Positions

2nd 2
3rd 3
4th 3
6th 2
7th 4
8th 2
9th 3
10th 3
11th 1
12th 1
13th 2
14th 2
17th 1
DNF 4
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

2009 Race by Race

17 Grands Prix
Jarno Trulli
34DNF3DNF134717813DNF14122DNF7
Timo Glock
4377101089961410112DNS––
Kamui Kobayashi
–––––––––––––––96

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:

Toyota's F1 car for 2009

Technical specifications Toyota TF109 F1 car

Monocoque construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb construction
Fuel tank: ATL safety cell
Suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes: Toyota/Brembo callipers, Brembo master cylinders, Hitco material (carbon/carbon)
Steering: Toyota power-assisted steering. Toyota carbon fibre steering wheel with Toyota / Magneti Marelli instruments
Driver's seat: Carbon fibre
Restraints: Takata
HANS device: Hubbard-Downing
Electronics: Toyota, Magneti Marelli plus McLaren Electronics Systems ECU (as required by FIA rules)
Transmission: 7-speed unit plus reverse

Dimensions

Overall length: 4636 mm
Overall height: 950 mm
Overall width: 1800 mm
Overall weight: 605 kg including driver and camera

Engine

Designation: Toyota RVX-09
Configuration: 90° V8
Capacity: 2,398cc
Horsepower: Approximately 740bhp
Revolutions: Maximum 18,000rpm (as required by FIA rules)
Valve actuation: Pneumatic
Throttle actuation: Hydraulic
Spark Plugs: DENSO
Fuel: Esso

This was Toyota's last Formula One car. A TF110 was already built for the 2010 season when the team withdrew from Formula One at the end of 2009, so it never raced.

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Toyota TF109: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Toyota TF109?
Toyota raced the Toyota TF109 in the 2009 Formula 1 season, finishing 5th in the constructors' championship with 59.5 points.
Who drove the Toyota TF109?
Jarno Trulli, Timo Glock and Kamui Kobayashi drove the Toyota TF109 in 2009.
How many races did the Toyota TF109 win?
The Toyota TF109 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 5 podium finishes in 2009, with a best result of 2nd.
Which engine powered the Toyota TF109?
The Toyota TF109 used the Toyota RVX-09, a 2.4 V8 engine.