Honda RA108: 2008 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Honda RA108
2008 Formula 1 car

Honda RA108

9th in standings | Honda car

3rd
Best Finish
9th
Best Quali
1
Podium
14
Points

Car Profile

Team Honda
Season2008
Constructors'P9 14 pts
Races18 (36 starts)
DesignersJörg Zander Technical directorLoïc Bigois Head of aerodynamicsShuhei Nakamoto Technical director
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Drivers of the Honda RA108

17 RubensBarrichello P14 1 podium · 11 pts
16 Jenson Button JensonButton P18 3 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix18
Race Starts36
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid9th
Podiums1 (2.8%)
Best Finish3rd
Points Finishes4
Points14
Retirements8 (22.2%)
Disqualifications1
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineHonda RA808E
2.4 V8
Also poweredSuper Aguri SA08A
TyresBridgestone

Key Car Landmarks

Race2008 Australian F1 Grand Prix2008 AUS F1 GP2008 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2008 BRA F1 GP
Podium2008 British F1 Grand Prix2008 GBR F1 GP Barrichelloonly once
Points2008 Spanish F1 Grand Prix2008 ESP F1 GP Button2008 British F1 Grand Prix2008 GBR F1 GP Barrichello

2008 Finishing Positions

3rd 1
6th 2
7th 1
9th 1
10th 1
11th 5
12th 1
13th 4
14th 3
15th 3
16th 3
17th 2
DNF 8
DSQ 1
DNF Did Not FinishDSQ Disqualified

Performance Breakdown

2008 Race by Race

18 Grands Prix
Rubens Barrichello
DSQ1311DNF1467143DNF1616DNF17DNF131115
Jenson Button
DNF10DNF6111111DNFDNF17121315159141613

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Jenson Button driving the Honda RA108 at Monaco (2008)

Honda's F1 car for 2008

Technical specifications Honda RA108 F1 car

Construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Suspension: Wishbone & pushrod-activated torsion springs & rockers
Dampers: Showa
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes: Alcon calipers
Brake: discs/pads Carbon/Carbon
Steering: Honda power assisted Rack & Pinion
Steering wheel: Honda carbon fibre construction
Electronics: FIA standard ECU & FIA homologated electronic & electrical system

Transmission

Gearbox: Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals
Gear: selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions

Overall length: 4700mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

Engine

Name: Honda RA808E
Displacement: 2.4 litres
Configuration: V8 - naturally aspirated
Vee angle: 90 degrees
Maximum power: More than 700 hp
Maximum revs: 19000 rpm (as limited by regulations)
Valve train: 4 valves per cylinder - pneumatic valve system
Throttle system: Electronic hydraulically-operated system
Spark Plugs: NGK
Oil: ENEOS

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Honda RA108: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Honda RA108?
Honda raced the Honda RA108 in the 2008 Formula 1 season, finishing 9th in the constructors' championship with 14 points.
Who drove the Honda RA108?
Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button drove the Honda RA108 in 2008.
How many races did the Honda RA108 win?
The Honda RA108 did not win a Grand Prix; it took 1 podium finish in 2008, with a best result of 3rd.
Which engine powered the Honda RA108?
The Honda RA108 used the Honda RA808E, a 2.4 V8 engine.