Toro Rosso STR11

Toro Rosso STR11
The Toro Rosso STR11, driven by Carlos Sainz, Jr., during the Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorToro Rosso
Designer(s)James Key (Technical Director)
Ben Waterhouse (Deputy Technical Director)
Paolo Marabini (Chief Designer – Composites and Structures)
Mark Tatham (Chief Designer – Mechanical and Systems)
Phil Arnaboldi (Chief Designer – Concept Design)
Brendan Gilhome (Head of Aerodynamics)
Ben Mallock (Deputy Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorToro Rosso STR10
SuccessorToro Rosso STR12
Technical specifications
ChassisCarbon-fibre composite survival cell
Suspension (front)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pushrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti-roll bars. Sachs dampers
Suspension (rear)Upper and lower carbon wishbones, pullrod, torsion bar springs, central damper and anti-roll bars. Sachs dampers
LengthOver 5,300 mm (209 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase3,700 mm (146 in)
EngineFerrari 060[1] 1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 single-turbocharged engine, limited to 15,000 rpm in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
TransmissionIntegrated gearbox developed jointly by Red Bull Technology and Ferrari 8 forward gears + 1 reverse sequential gearbox with hydraulically actuated paddle shift with Scuderia Toro Rosso housing
BatteryLithium-ion batteries
Weight702 kg (1,548 lb) including driver
FuelShell V-Power Nitro+ 98 RON unleaded racing gasoline
LubricantsShell Helix Ultra
BrakesBrembo carbon discs with aluminium calipers
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry) tyres
Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Toro Rosso
Notable drivers26. Russia Daniil Kvyat
33. Netherlands Max Verstappen
55. Spain Carlos Sainz, Jr.
Debut2016 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Toro Rosso STR11 is a Formula One racing car designed by Scuderia Toro Rosso to compete in the 2016 Formula One season. The car was driven by Carlos Sainz, Jr. and Daniil Kvyat, who swapped seats with Max Verstappen, who drove the car in the first four Grands Prix of the season.[2] It used customer Ferrari's 2015-specification power unit, the 060.[1]

  1. ^ a b "STR11". Scuderia Toro Rosso. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  2. ^ "2016 Final F1 Entry List". fia.com. FIA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2016. Retrieved 19 February 2016.