Force India VJM04: 2011 F1 Car Specs & Stats

6th

Best Finish

6th

Best Quali

69

Points

17

Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Force India Season 2011 Constructors' P6 69 pts Races 19 (38 starts)

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Engine & Tyres

Engine Mercedes FO 1082.4 V8 Also powered McLaren MP4/26, Mercedes W02 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Force India VJM04

14 AdrianSutil P9 42 pts

15 Pauldi Resta P13 27 pts

2011 Finishing Positions

6th 3

7th 3

8th 4

9th 4

10th 3

11th 6

12th 3

13th 4

14th 2

15th 2

18th 1

DNF 3

DNF Did Not Finish

2011 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix

Adrian Sutil

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Paul di Resta

101011DNF1212181415137118612101398

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of: 24 Sep 2026

Force India's F1 car for 2011

Technical specifications Force India VJM04 F1 car

Chassis: Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
Front suspension: Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Rear suspension: Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Clutch: AP Racing carbon clutch
Tyres: Pirelli
Brake system: AP Racing
Brake material: Carbone Industrie
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: BBS forged wheels to Force India specification
KERS: Mercedes-Benz, Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator with integrated energy storage cells and power electronics. 60kW power.

Dimensions

Wheel base: 3500mm
Front track: 1480mm
Rear track: 1440mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall length: 5100mm
Overall weight: 640kg (with driver, by regulations)

Transmission

Gearbox: McLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite. Integral rear impact structure. Seven forward and one reverse gear.
Gear selection: McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated
Clutch: Carbon/carbon, hand-operated

Engine

Designation: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y
Configuration: V8 in 90° bank angle
Capacity: 2.4 litres
Maximum rpm: 18,000
Piston bore maximum: 98mm
Number of valves: 32
Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
Spark plugs: NGK
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)