2007 Toyota Formula One Car & Driver Pictures
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Franck Montagne - test driver
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Toyota was the first of the Formula One teams to reveal its
2007 racer when the TF107 was launched at the Expo XX1
conference centre in Cologne on January 12th.
2007 is Toyota's 50th year in motorsports!
2007 F1 Car & Driver Introduction Photos
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TF1 Technical Specifications
Monocoque: Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb construction
Fuel Tank: ATL safety cell
Front suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with
carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod.
Rear suspension: Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon
fibre toe link and pushrod.
Dampers: Penske
Wheels: BBS forged magnesium
Tires: Bridgestone Potenza
Brake calipers: Brembo
Brake master cylinders: Brembo
Braking material: Hitco (carbon/carbon)
Steering: Toyota power-assisted steering
Steering wheel: Toyota carbon fibre wheel with Toyota / Magneti
Marelli instrument
Driver seat: Carbon fibre construction, moulded to driver’s shape
Driver restraints: Takata
Driver HANS device: Toyota design
Electronic systems: Toyota / Magneti Marelli
Transmission: 7-speed unit plus reverse
Engine Specifications
Designation: RVX-07
Number of cylinders: 8
Capacity: 2398cc
Horsepower: 740bhp
Revolutions: 19,000rpm max
Valve actuation: Pneumatic
Throttle actuation: Hydraulic
Spark Plugs: DENSO
Fuel: Esso
Lubricants: Esso