Force India VJM06: 2013 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Force India VJM06
2013 Formula 1 car

Force India VJM06

6th in standings | Force India car

4th
Best Finish
5th
Best Quali
77
Points
17
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Force India
Season2013
Constructors'P6 77 pts
Races19 (38 starts)
DesignersAndrew Green Technical directorIan Hall Chief designerSimon Phillips Head of aerodynamics
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Drivers of the Force India VJM06

14 Pauldi Resta P12 48 pts
15 AdrianSutil P13 29 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix19
Race Starts38
Wins0 (0.0%)
Best Grid5th
Podiums0 (0.0%)
Best Finish4th
Points Finishes17
Points77
Retirements8 (21.1%)
Drivers2

Engine & Tyres

EngineMercedes FO 108
2.4 V8
Also poweredMcLaren MP4/28, Mercedes W04
TyresPirelli

Key Car Landmarks

Race2013 Australian F1 Grand Prix2013 AUS F1 GP2013 Brazilian F1 Grand Prix2013 BRA F1 GP
Points2013 Australian F1 Grand Prix2013 AUS F1 GP Sutil2013 Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix2013 UAE F1 GP Sutil

2013 Finishing Positions

4th 1
5th 1
6th 1
7th 4
8th 3
9th 4
10th 3
11th 3
13th 4
14th 1
15th 1
16th 1
18th 1
20th 2
DNF 8
DNF Did Not Finish

Performance Breakdown

2013 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
Paul di Resta
8DNF8479791118DNFDNF20DNF11861511
Adrian Sutil
7DNFDNF1313510713DNF916102014910DNF13

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Adrian Sutil testing the Force India VJM06 in Barcelona

Force India's F1 car for 2013

Technical specifications Force India VJM06 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 team 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

Front track: 1480mm
Rear track: 1440mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall length: 5100mm
Overall weight: 642kg (with driver, by regulations)

Engine

Designation: Mercedes-Benz FO 108F
Configuration: 2.4l 90° V8, naturally aspirated
Maximum rpm: 18,000
Piston bore maximum: 98mm
Number of valves: 32
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

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Force India VJM06: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Force India VJM06?
Force India raced the Force India VJM06 in the 2013 Formula 1 season, finishing 6th in the constructors' championship with 77 points.
Who drove the Force India VJM06?
Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil drove the Force India VJM06 in 2013.
How many races did the Force India VJM06 win?
The Force India VJM06 did not win a Grand Prix in 2013; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Force India VJM06?
The Force India VJM06 used the Mercedes FO 108, a 2.4 V8 engine.