Toyota TF105

With the attraction of Mike Gascoyne from Renault in 2004, Toyota has greatly increased performance and underline their statement with this TF105. The car is an evolutive design but leaves almost nothing unchanged with its predecessor. In fact this is the second car designed by Toyota in 2005 as they already drove a different version of this car during winter testing

More on the evolution of the TF105 towards this car can be found at http://www.f1technical.net/features/1247

Specifications

Monocoque construction: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb construction
Fuel tank: ATL safety cell
Front suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod Pushrod activates rocker, torsion bar, damper and anti roll bar assy
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre toelink and pushrod Pushrod activates rocker, torsion bar, damper and anti roll bar assy
Dampers: Sachs/Toyota
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tyres: Michelin
Brakes callipers: Brembo
Brakes master cylinders: Brembo
Braking material: Hitco (carbon/carbon)
Steering: Toyota power-assisted steering
Steering wheel display: Toyota carbon fibre wheel with Toyota/Magneti Marelli instrument
Driver seat: Carbon fibre construction, moulded to driver's shape
Driver restraints: Sparco
Driver HANS device: Toyota design
Electronic systems: Toyota/Magneti Marelli
Transmission: 7-speed unit plus reverse. Toyota-designed maincase with Toyota/Xtrac internals. Gear selection is sequential, via driver controlled electro-hydraulic actuation
Dimensions

• Wheelbase: 3,090mm
• Overall length: 4,530mm
• Overall height: 950mm
• Overall width: 1,800mm
• Overall weight: 600kg including driver and camera

Engine designation: RVX-05
Cylinders:90° V10
Capacity: 2998cc
Horsepower: More than 900bhp (estimated around 940bhp)
Revolutions: Approximately 19,000rpm
Valve actuation: Pneumatic
Throttle actuation: Hydraulic
Spark Plugs: DENSO
Fuel: Esso
Lubricants: Esso