Caterham CT01: 2012 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Caterham CT01
2012 Formula 1 car

Caterham CT01

10th in standings | Caterham car

11th
Best Finish
16th
Best Quali
0
Points
20
Races

Car Profile

Team Caterham
Season2012
Constructors'P10 0 pts
Races20 (39 starts)
DesignersLewis Butler Chief designerMarianne Hinson Head of aerodynamicsMark Smith Technical directorMike Gascoyne Technical director
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Drivers of the Caterham CT01

21 VitalyPetrov P19 0 pts
20 HeikkiKovalainen P22 0 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix20
Race Starts39
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid16th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish11th
Points Finishes0
Points0
Retirements3 (7.7%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineRenault RS27
2.4 V8
Also poweredLotus E20, Red Bull RB8, Williams FW34
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2012 Australian F1 Grand Prix2012 AUS F1 GP2012 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2012 BRA F1 GP

2012 Finishing Positions

11th 1
13th 3
14th 4
15th 3
16th 6
17th 9
18th 5
19th 4
23rd 1
DNF 3
DNS 1
DNF Did Not FinishDNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

2012 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix
Vitaly Petrov
DNF16181617DNF1913DNS1619141519171617161711
Heikki Kovalainen
DNF18231716131814171917171415151718131814

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Vitaly Petrov racing his Caterham CT01 in Brazil (2012)

Caterham's F1 car for 2012

Technical specifications Caterham CT01 F1 car

Chassis material: Carbon Fibre
Bodywork material: Carbon Fibre
Front Suspension: Push-rod actuated, arms made of carbon fibre
Rear Suspension: Pull-rod actuated, arms made of carbon fibre
Dampers: Penske & Multimatic
Steering: Caterham F1 Team
Gearbox: Red Bull Technology
KERS: Red Bull Technology
Clutch: AP
Discs: Carbone Industrie or Hitco
Calipers: AP
Pads: Carbone Industrie or Hitco
Cooling system (radiators, heat exchangers): Caterham F1 Team
Cockpit instrumentation: MES
Seat belts: Schroth
Steering wheel: Caterham F1 Team
Extinguisher system: FEV
Wheels: BBS to Caterham F1 Team specification

Dimensions

Wheel base: More than 3000 mm
Overall Length: Approx 5 metres
Overall Height: 950mm

Engine

Designation: Renault V8 RS27-2012
Capacity: 2400 cc
Architecture: 90° V8
Weight: 95 kg
Max rpm: 18,000 rpm
ECU: MES SECU
Fuel: TOTAL
Fuel cell: ATL
Lubricants provider: Variou

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Caterham CT01: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Caterham CT01?
Caterham raced the Caterham CT01 in the 2012 Formula 1 season, finishing 10th in the constructors' championship with 0 points.
Who drove the Caterham CT01?
Vitaly Petrov and Heikki Kovalainen drove the Caterham CT01 in 2012.
How many races did the Caterham CT01 win?
The Caterham CT01 did not win a Grand Prix in 2012; its best result was 11th.
Which engine powered the Caterham CT01?
The Caterham CT01 used the Renault RS27, a 2.4 V8 engine.