Virgin VR-01

Virgin VR-01
Race Car
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Virgin Racing
Chassis	carbon-fibre construction monocoque and nosebox
Suspension (front)	carbon-fibre wishbones with titanium flexure joints, aluminium alloy uprights, Penske dampers
Suspension (rear)	carbon-fibre wishbones with titanium flexure joints, aluminium alloy uprights, Penske dampers
Engine	2.4 litre (2400 cc) Cosworth CA2010 90° V8 (limited to 18000 rpm)
Power	N/A hp @ N/A rpm N/A lb-ft. of torque @ N/A rpm
Transmission	7-speed Aluminium "seamless shift" semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear, electronically controlled hydraulic differentia
Fuel
Tyres	Bridgestone BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Notable entrants
Notable drivers	Lucas di Grassi Timo Glock
Debut	2010 Bahrain Grand Prix
Races competed
Race victories
Constructors' Championships
Drivers' Championships
Pole positions
Fastest laps
Designer	Nick Wirth of Wirth Research

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Gallery

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Complete Formula One Results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Points	WCC
2010	Virgin Racing	Cosworth CA2010 V8	B		BHR	AUS	MAL	CHN	ESP	MON	TUR	CAN	EUR	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	JPN	KOR	BRA	ABU	–	–
				Glock
				di Grassi

External links

• Online launch of Virgin's 2010 car fails
• Virgin reveals its VR-01 F1 contender