Force India VJM05

Force India VJM05

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Force India
Predecessor	Force India VJM04
Successor	Force India VJM06
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre composite monocoque with Zylon legality side anti-intrusion panels.
Suspension (front)	Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pushrod. Inboard chassis mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Suspension (rear)	Aluminium uprights with carbon fibre composite wishbones, trackrod and pullrod. Inboard gearbox mounted torsion springs, dampers and anti-roll bar assembly.
Engine	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted
Transmission	McLaren gearbox Seven-speed plus one reverse gear hand-operated, seamless shift
Weight	640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)[1]
Fuel	Mobil
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)[2] BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants	Sahara Force India F1 Team
Notable drivers	11. Paul di Resta 12. Nico Hülkenberg
Debut	2012 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps 20 0 0 0 1

The Force India VJM05 is a Formula One racing car designed by Sahara Force India F1 Team for use in the 2012 Formula One season.^[3] The car was launched on 3 February at Silverstone.^[4] It is driven by Paul di Resta, and Nico Hülkenberg who returned to the sport after spending one year as Force India's test and reserve driver.^[5]

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	Points	WCC
2012	Force India	Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z	P		AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	KOR	IND	ABU	USA	BRA	109	7th
				Paul di Resta	10	7	12	6	14	7	11	7	Ret	11	12	10	8	4	12	12	12	9	15	19^†
				Nico Hülkenberg	Ret	9	15	12	10	8	12	5	12	9	11	4	21^†	14	7	6	8	Ret	8	5

^† Driver failed to finish the race, but was classified as they had completed greater than 90% of the race distance.

References

1. FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
2. Noble, Jonathan (25 January 2012). "Pirelli tweaks tyre markings for 2012 F1 season". Autosport.com (Haymarket Publications). Retrieved 3 February 2012.
3. "Force India". Formula1.com. 14 December 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2012.
4. Paul Weaver (3 February 2012). "Paul Di Resta ushers in 2012 F1 season with Force India drive". The Guardian (Guardian News and Media). Retrieved 3 February 2012.
5. "Hulkenberg joins Di Resta in Force India's 2012 line-up". Formula1.com (Formula One Administration). 16 December 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.

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