Mercedes W04 specs & info

Mercedes W04
2013 Formula 1 car

Mercedes W04

2nd in standings | Mercedes car

3
Wins
8
Poles
9
Podiums
360
Points

Car Profile

Team Mercedes Season 2013 Constructors' P2 360 pts Races 19 (38 starts)

Engine & Tyres

Engine Mercedes FO 1082.4 V8 Also powered Force India VJM06, McLaren MP4/28 Tyres Pirelli

Drivers of the Mercedes W04

10 Lewis Hamilton LewisHamilton P4 1 win · 189 pts
9 Nico Rosberg NicoRosberg P6 2 wins · 171 pts

2013 Finishing Positions

1st 3
2nd 1
3rd 5
4th 6
5th 7
6th 3
7th 2
8th 1
9th 5
12th 1
19th 1
DNF 3
DNF Did Not Finish

2013 Race by Race

19 Grands Prix
Lewis Hamilton
533512434513955DNF6749
Nico Rosberg
DNF4DNF96151919464782395

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of:
Lewis Hamilton racing his Mercedes W04 at Sepang

Mercedes' F1 car for 2013

Technical specifications Mercedes W04 F1 car

Chassis: Construction Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite
Suspension: Wishbone and pushrod (front) / pullrod (rear)
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: Advanti forged magnesium
Tyres: Pirelli
Brakes: Brembo calipers
Brake discs/pads: Carbon/Carbon
Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
Steering wheel: Carbon-fibre construction
Electronics: FIA standard ECU and FIA homologated electronic and electrical system

Transmission

Gearbox: Seven-speed unit with carbon fibre maincase
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions

Overall length: 5094mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm

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
Fuel: ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Spark plugs: NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Formula 1
Lubricants: Mobil 1 - combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions
Weight: 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)
KERS: Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator. Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics

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Mercedes W04: Frequently Asked Questions

Which team raced the Mercedes W04?
Mercedes raced the Mercedes W04 in the 2013 Formula 1 season, finishing 2nd in the constructors' championship with 360 points.
Who drove the Mercedes W04?
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg drove the Mercedes W04 in 2013.
How many races did the Mercedes W04 win?
The Mercedes W04 won 3 of the 19 Grands Prix it entered in 2013, with 8 pole positions and 9 podium finishes.
Which engine powered the Mercedes W04?
The Mercedes W04 used the Mercedes FO 108, a 2.4 V8 engine.