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Honda 2006 RA106
Technical Specifications
January 25, 2006
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2006 Honda RA106
Honda |
The newly launched Honda RA106 is currently lapping
the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain in the hands of the teams two
drivers, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello. Button, who is eager
for his maiden victory and Barrichello, a proven race winner, are
planning on talking the new car to the winners circle several times
throughout the 2006 season, hopefully as winners.
The following is a complete breakdown of what the new car is made up
of, both chassis and engine….
RA106 Technical Specification
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Construction |
Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure that surpasses
latest FIA impact and strength regulations |
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Front suspension |
Wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, mechanical
anti-roll bar |
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Rear suspension |
Wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, mechanical
anti-roll bar |
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Dampers |
Showa |
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Wheels |
BBS forged magnesium |
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Front: 312mm wide
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Rear: 340mm wide |
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Tyres |
Michelin |
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Brakes |
Alcon |
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Front: 2 x 6-piston calipers |
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Back: 2 x 6-piston calipers |
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Brake discs/pads |
Carbon/Carbon |
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Steering |
Honda F1 power assisted Rack and Pinion |
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Steering wheel |
Honda F1 carbon fibre construction |
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Driver’s seat |
Anatomically formed carbon composite |
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Seat belts |
Six-point harness (75mm shoulder straps with HANS system)
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Fuel cell |
ATL kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
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Fuel capacity |
150 litre |
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Battery |
3Ah Lead Acid
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Instrumentation |
Honda F1 steering wheel dash display |
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Gearbox |
Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals
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Gear selection |
Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation |
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Clutch |
Carbon plate |
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Front track |
1460mm |
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Rear track |
1420mm |
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Wheel base |
3140mm |
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Overall length |
4675mm |
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Overall height |
950mm |
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Overall width |
1800mm |
Honda RA806E Technical Specification
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Name |
Honda RA806E |
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Displacement |
2.4 litres |
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Configuration |
V8, naturally aspirated |
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Vee angle |
90 degrees |
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Maximum power |
Over 700 ps |
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Maximum revs |
Over 18,500 rpm |
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Valve train |
4 valves per cylinder; pneumatic valve system |
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Injection system |
Honda PGM-FI |
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Throttle system |
Electronic hydraulically-operated system |
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Ignition system |
Honda PGM-IG |
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