RB2 Technical Details

By Ian Lockwood
March 10 2006

Chassis:
Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Ferrari V8 engine as fully stressed member

Transmission:
Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation.  AP Racing pull-type clutch

Wheels:
AVUS Racing, Front: 12.7in x 13in, Rear: 13.4in x 13in

Tyres:
Michelin

Suspension:
Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers
Rear: Aluminium alloy uprights, upper and lower carbon wishbones and pushrods, torsion bar springs and anti roll bars, Multimatic dampers

Brakes:
Brembo calipers / Hitco carbon disks and pads

Electronics:
Integrated engine / chassis Magneti Marelli electronic control system

Fuel:
Shell racing fuel

Ferrari Type 056 Engine:

Number of Cylinders: 8

Number of Valves: 32

Vee angle: 90 degrees

Power Output: Not disclosed

Engine Construction: Cylinder block in cast aluminium

Engine Management: Magneti Marelli

Ignition System: Magneti Marelli stati electronic ignition

Weight: > 95kg