Red Bull File : 2012

RB8 Technical specifications

Chassis	Composite monocoque structure, designed and built in-house, carrying the Renault V8 engine as fully stressed member
Transmission	Seven-speed gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation. AP Racing clutch
Wheels	OZ Racing, Front: 12.0in x 13in diam., Rear: 13.7in x 13in diam.
Tyres	Pirelli
Suspension	Front: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Rear	Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar, Multimatic dampers
Brakes	Brembo callipers, Brembo carbon discs and pads
Electronics	FIA (MESL) standard control unit
Fuel	Total Group

Renault Engine RS27 - 2012

Number of cylinders	8
Capacity	2400cc
Max rpm	18,000rpm
Number of valves	32
Vee angle	90 degrees
Power output	Not disclosed - More than enough
Engine construction	Cylinder block in cast aluminium
Engine management	FIA(MESL) standard control unit TAG310B
Oil	Total Group
Weight	FIA minimum weight of 95kg

Sebastian Vettel, #1

Team	Red Bull Racing
Nationality	German
Podiums	36
Points	773
Grand Prix entered	81
World Championships	2
Highest race finish	1 (x21)
Highest grid position	1 (x30)
Date of Birth	03/07/1987
Place of Birth	Heppenheim

Mark Webber, #2

Team	Red Bull Racing
Nationality	Australian
Podiums	30
Points	669.5
Grand Prix entered	178
World Championships	0
Highest race finish	1 (x7)
Highest grid position	1 (x9)
Date of Birth	27/08/1976
Place of Birth	Queanbeyan, New South Wales