Super Aguri SA06

Super Aguri SA06
Takuma Sato driving the SA06 at the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorSuper Aguri
Designer(s)Mark Preston
(Technical director)
Peter McCool (Chief Designer)
Ben Wood (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorSA05
SuccessorSA07
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisMoulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite construction incorporating front and side composite impact structures. Integral roll protection structures. Fully enclosed fuel cell
Suspension (front)Wishbones, pushrod operated torsion bars and dampers. Mechanical anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Wishbones, pushrod operated coil springs and dampers. Mechanical anti-roll bar
Length4,666 mm (184 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase3,100 mm (122 in)
EngineHonda RA806-E 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 (90°). Naturally-aspirated, mid-mounted.
TransmissionSuper Aguri 7 forward speeds + 1 reverse semi-automatic
Weight600 kg (1,323 lb) (including driver and camera)
BrakesAP Racing calipers, Hitco material
TyresBridgestone
BBS wheels (front and rear)
ClutchSachs
Competition history
Notable entrantsSuper Aguri F1 Team
Notable drivers22. Japan Takuma Sato
23. Japan Sakon Yamamoto
Debut2006 German Grand Prix
Last event2006 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
7000
Constructors' Championships0
Drivers' Championships0

The Super Aguri SA06 was the car with which the Super Aguri team competed in the latter part of the 2006 Formula One season. It was driven by Takuma Sato, who drove for the team throughout the year, and rookie campatriot Sakon Yamamoto, whose début at the German GP coincided with that of the new car.[2]

  1. ^ "Super Aguri SA06". f1technical.net. F1 Technical. Retrieved 25 September 2019.
  2. ^ "Super Aguri SA06". Racecar Engineering. 30 November 2007. Retrieved 3 July 2020.