Photo Comparison Force India VJM02 - VJM01

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bar555
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Photo Comparison Force India VJM02 - VJM01

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Most striking differences :
1.Front wing’s height and dimensions were changed due to new 2009 regulations
2.The nose cone was significantly raised to favor a cleaner airflow to the front wing
3.Nose cone winglets were rejected due to new 2009 regulations
4.Front wheel rim shields were added
5.Undernose bargeboard use was restricted due to new 2009 regulations
6.Completely new mirrors
7.Minor changes to the steering wheel
8.Airbox winglet was rejected due to new 2009 regulations
9.Airbox shape
10.Sidepod inlets were much smaller
11.New engine , Mercedes for VJM02 instead of the previous used Ferrari
12.Radiators were placed in a different way inside the sidepods
13. Sidepod aero-elements and chimneys were banned or restricted due to new 2009 regulations
14.The rear zone was completely new
15.Rear wing’s height and dimensions were changed due to new 2009 regulations
16.New exhausts outlets
17.New diffuser due to new 2009 regulations
18.Slick tyres for VJM02 due to new 2009 regulations instead of grooved ones
19.New livery and logo sponsors

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Front track: 1480mm
Rear track: 1420mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall length: 4900 mm
Overall weight: 605kg (with driver, by regulations)




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Front track: 1480mm
Rear track: 1418mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall length: Approx. 5000 mm
Overall weight: 605kg (with driver, by regulations)
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tadzio89
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Re: Photo Comparison Force India VJM02 - VJM01

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bar555 wrote:
10.Sidepod inlets were much smaller
Mercedes engine needs less air for cooling purpose?

and wheelbase is the same - 3200 mm?
Last edited by tadzio89 on 17 Dec 2009, 21:59, edited 1 time in total.

Giblet
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Re: Photo Comparison Force India VJM02 - VJM01

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Awesome as always. One of the best developed cars over the season.

Here is the definitive list from Racecar Engineering of aero developments by race.

Australia/Malaysia

New wheel fairings and front wing endplate turning vanes

Bahrain

New DDD

Spain

New cascade front wing, plus modified sidepod vane.

Monaco

Small winglet above rear wing

Turkey

Revised front wing flap and wheel fairings

Britain

Major upgrade to front wing, comprising modified endplates, different wing profile, different front wishbone fairings

Germany

Modified floor ahead of rear wheels

Europe (Valencia)

Second major upgrade including revised front wing and slimmed down (nonKERS compliant) sidepods. This package was said to be worth .7 seconds per lap.
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bar555
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