The Scuderia Toro Rosso uncovered the STR9 at Jerez on Monday, revealing a car design which has adopted the ‘anteater’ solution for the nose cone, with a very pronounced narrow Xenomorph-like snout.
Official car name: STR9
Engine: Renault Energy F1-2014
Energy Recovery Systems: Renault Sport F1
Chassis material: Composite monocoque structure
Front suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and Anti roll bars, Multimatic/Penske dampers
Rear suspension: Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pullrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti roll bars, Multimatic/Penske dampers
Assisted Steering Rack: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Bellhousing: Carbon fibre composite
Gearbox Maincase: Scuderia Toro Rosso, Aluminium alloy
Gears: Eight-speed sequential – hydraulically operated.
Supplied by RedBull Technology
Hydraulic system: RedBull Technology
Clutch: AP Racing, pull-type
Exhaust: Scuderia Toro Rosso, Inconel, with turbo heatshield
Calipers: Brembo
Pads and discs: Brembo
Brake By Wire: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Cooling system (radiators, heat exchangers, intercoolers): Scuderia Toro Rosso.
Cockpit instrumentation: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Steering wheel: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Driver’s seat: Carbon fibre construction, moulded to driver’s shape
Seat belts: OMP/Sabelt
Pedals: Scuderia Toro Rosso
Extinguisher system: Scuderia Toro Rosso/FEV
Wheels: Apptech, Magnesium alloy
Tyres: Pirelli
Fuel system: ATL tank with Scuderia Toro Rosso internals
Bodywork material: Carbon fibre composite
Overall weight: 690 kg (including driver and camera)
Report in progress…