Toro Rosso STR12: 2017 F1 Car Specs & Stats

Toro Rosso STR12
2017 Formula 1 car

Toro Rosso STR12

7th in standings | Toro Rosso car

4th
Best Finish
6th
Best Quali
53
Points
12
Points Finishes

Car Profile

Team Toro Rosso Season 2017 Constructors' P7 53 pts Races 20 (40 starts)
Compare with another car

Power Unit & Tyres

Power unit Renault R.E.171.6 V6 turbo hybrid Also powered Red Bull RB13, Renault Sport R.S.17 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Toro Rosso STR12

55 Carlos Sainz CarlosSainz P9 54 pts
26 DaniilKvyat P19 5 pts
10 Pierre Gasly PierreGasly P21 0 pts
28 BrendonHartley P23 0 pts

2017 Finishing Positions

4th 1
6th 1
7th 3
8th 2
9th 2
10th 3
11th 1
12th 5
13th 3
14th 3
15th 2
16th 2
DNF 12
DNF Did Not Finish

2017 Race by Race

20 Grands Prix
Carlos Sainz
87DNF1076DNF8DNFDNF710144DNFDNF––––
Daniil Kvyat
9DNF1212914DNFDNF1615111212DNF––10–––
Pierre Gasly
––––––––––––––1413–131216
Brendon Hartley
––––––––––––––––13DNFDNF15

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Daniil Kvyat of Russia driving the (26) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR12 on track during practice for the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix at Baku City Circuit on June 23, 2017 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Toro Rosso's F1 car for 2017

Technical specifications Toro Rosso STR12 F1 car

Chassis: Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V6 as fully stressed member
Wheels: AppTech, forged magnesium alloy
Tyres: Pirelli
Front suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, dampers
Rear suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, dampers
Brakes: Carbon - Carbon with Brembo callipers
Electronics: MESL standard electronic control unit
Fuel: Exxon Mobil
Gearbox: Eight-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. One-piece carbon maincase by Toro Rosso, internals by Red Bull Technology

Dimensions

Length: Undisclosed
Height: 950 mm (minus T camera)
Track width: 1,600 mm (front); 1,550 mm (rear)
Weight: 728kg (FIA mininum; incl. driver and lubricants, tank empty)
Width: 2,000 mm (FIA maximum)

Powertrain

Designation: Red Bull Racing - Tag Heuer RB13 - 2017 (built around the Renault R.E.17 ICE)
Type: Turbocharged, 90° 1.6l V6, assisted with kinetic and heat ERS
Valves: 24 (4 per cylinder)
Engine Construction: Cylinder block in aluminium
Rev limit: 15,000rpm
Pressure charging: Single turbocharger, unlimited boost pressure (typical maximum 3.5 bar abs due to fuel flow limit)
Bore: 80mm
Stroke: 53mm
Crank height: 90mm (minimum allowed)
Exhaust: Single exhaust outlet, from turbine on car centre line
Injection: Direct fuel injection, limited to 500bar
Weight: Undisclosed (at least 145kg)
Total horsepower: Approximately 900 bhp
Energy recovery system: Integrated Hybrid energy recovery via electrical Motor Generator Units
Energy Store: Battery solution (up to 4MJ per lap), between 20 and 25 kg

Last updated:

Toro Rosso STR12: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Toro Rosso STR12?
Toro Rosso raced the Toro Rosso STR12 in the 2017 Formula 1 season, finishing 7th in the constructors' championship with 53 points.
Who drove the Toro Rosso STR12?
Carlos Sainz, Daniil Kvyat, Pierre Gasly and Brendon Hartley drove the Toro Rosso STR12 in 2017.
How many races did the Toro Rosso STR12 win?
The Toro Rosso STR12 did not win a Grand Prix in 2017; its best result was 4th.
Which engine powered the Toro Rosso STR12?
The Toro Rosso STR12 used the Renault R.E.17, a 1.6 V6 turbo hybrid power unit.