Force India VJM05: 2012 F1 Car Specs & Stats

4th

Best Finish

4th

Best Quali

109

Points

1

Fastest Lap

Car Profile

Team Force India Season 2012 Constructors' P7 109 pts Races 20 (40 starts)

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Engine & Tyres

Engine Mercedes FO 1082.4 V8 Also powered McLaren MP4/27, Mercedes W03 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Force India VJM05

12 NicoHülkenberg P11 63 pts

11 Pauldi Resta P14 46 pts

2012 Finishing Positions

4th 2

5th 2

6th 2

7th 4

8th 4

9th 3

10th 3

11th 3

12th 8

14th 2

15th 2

19th 1

21st 1

DNF 3

DNF Did Not Finish

2012 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix

Nico Hülkenberg

DNF915121081251291142114768DNF85

Paul di Resta

107126147117DNF1112108412121291519

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of: 19 Sep 2026

Force India's F1 car for 2012

Technical specifications Force India VJM05 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.
Wheels: BBS forged wheels to Sahara Force India specification
Tyres: Pirelli
Brake system: AP Racing
Brake material: Brembo
Dampers: Penske
Transmission: McLaren Racing 7-speed, semi-automatic, ‘e-shift’
Clutch: AP Racing carbon clutch

Dimensions

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

Engine

Designation: Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Configuration: 2.4l 90° V8, naturally aspirated
Maximum rpm: 18,000
Piston bore maximum: 98mm
Number of valves: 32
Fuel: ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Spark plugs: NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Formula 1
Lubricants: Mobil 1 products
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
KERS: Supplied by Mercedes-Benz with engine-mounted electrical motor/generator. Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics