 Paul di Resta driving the VJM04 at the Spanish Grand Prix | |||||||||||
| Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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| Constructor | Force India | ||||||||||
| Designer(s) | Mark Smith (Technical Director) Andrew Green (Engineering Director) Ian Hall (Chief Designer) Bruce Eddington (Chief Engineer, Composites) Dan Carpenter (Chief Engineer, Mechanical Design) Simon Gardner (Head of R&D) James Knapton (Head of Vehicle Science) Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics) | ||||||||||
| Predecessor | Force India VJM03 | ||||||||||
| Successor | Force India VJM05 | ||||||||||
| 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) | as front, except for trackrod and pullrod, and gearbox mounted torsion springs. | ||||||||||
| Engine | Mercedes-Benz FO 108Y 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted | ||||||||||
| Transmission | McLaren Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear, Electronic shift system | ||||||||||
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||||
| Fuel | Mobil | ||||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||||
| Notable entrants | Force India F1 Team (1−15) Sahara Force India F1 Team (16−19) | ||||||||||
| Notable drivers | 14.  Adrian Sutil 15.  Paul di Resta | ||||||||||
| Debut | 2011 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
| Last event | 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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The Force India VJM04 is a Formula One racing car developed by Force India for the 2011 Formula One season, the fourth car the team has made since entering the sport in 2008. The car was driven by long-time Force India driver Adrian Sutil and 2010 Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters champion Paul di Resta. The car was launched online on 8 February 2011.[1] The car took the team into 6th in the Constructors' Championship with 69 points by the end of the season.
- ^ "Online launch for Force India's 2011 car". Formula1.com. Formula One Administration. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 10 February 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.