Toro Rosso STR6

Toro Rosso STR6
Sébastien Buemi driving the STR6 during the second free practice session of the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorToro Rosso
Designer(s)Giorgio Ascanelli (Technical Director)
Ben Butler [pl] (Chief Designer)
Nicolò Petrucci (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorToro Rosso STR5
SuccessorToro Rosso STR7
Technical specifications[1]
Chassiscarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar springs and anti-roll bars, Sachs dampers
Suspension (rear)as front
EngineFerrari Type 056 (2010-spec) 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
TransmissionSeven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear
Weight640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
FuelShell V-Power
LubricantsShell Helix
TyresPirelli P Zero
Advanti Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Toro Rosso
Notable drivers18. Switzerland Sébastien Buemi
19. Spain Jaime Alguersuari
Debut2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Toro Rosso STR6 is a Formula One racing car developed by Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2011 Formula One season. It is the second car that the team has built entirely on their own following the introduction of regulations that banned the use of "customer chassis", a chassis developed by one team and purchased by another (prior to 2010 Toro Rosso used a customer chassis from its "big brother" Red Bull Racing).

This was also the first Faenza-based Formula One car to utilize Pirelli tyres since the Minardi M190 in 1990.

  1. ^ "STR6". tororosso.com. Scuderia Toro Rosso. 1 February 2011. Retrieved 1 February 2011.