Development timeline of the TF108 (+pics)
During the launch presentation at Toyota's factory in Cologne, Germany, the TF108 was presented to the press and public. But to build the 2008 car, the Toyota team has worked very hard. Here is the development timeline of the new TF108.
Oct 2006: Project group established to start investigating TF108 concept, mainly from simulation point of view.
Dec 2006: First design decisions taken regarding TF108, including major dimensions, such as the wheelbase.
Jan 2007: Detailed work begins in earnest on designing the TF108, with the gearbox as first priority.
Mar 2007: Wind tunnel testing of TF108 begins.
First example of standard ECU arrives.
Jul 2007: Standard ECU runs on the dyno for the first time.
First track tests without traction control in preparation for 2008 ban.
Sep 2007: Development of TF107 stops, with all focus on TF108.
Nov 2007: Standard ECU runs for the first time in a car on track, at Barcelona, together with TF108 rear end (gearbox and suspension).
Jan 2008: TF108 to run on track for the first time, at Jerez on January 13.
