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**BMW Sauber F1.07**
Category	Formula One
Constructor	BMW Sauber
Designer(s)	Jörg Zander
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque.
Suspension (front)	Double wishbone, push-rod activated inboard spring/damper. Zero keel geometry.
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbone, push-rod activated inboard spring/damper.
Track-width	F: 1,470 mm (58 in); R: 1,410 mm (56 in)
Wheelbase	3,110 mm (122 in)
Engine	BMW P86/7 2,400 cc (146 cu in) 90° V8. Naturally aspirated, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	BMW Sauber 7-speed "Quick Shift Gearbox (QSG)". Cast titanium housing, steel gears.
Weight	605 kg (1,334 lb)
Fuel	Petronas
Tyres	Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	BMW Sauber
Notable drivers	Nick Heidfeld; Robert Kubica; Sebastian Vettel
Debut	2007 Australian Grand Prix
Constructors' Championships	0 (2nd: 2007)

The BMW Sauber F1.07 is a Formula One single-seater racing car built by BMW Sauber for the 2007 Formula One season.^[1] The car was the first to have been designed fully by BMW, following their purchase of the former Sauber team. Initial pre-season testing was very positive, with many speculating that BMW could surprise some of the top teams with their performances once the season got underway.

[edit] Aerodynamics

The rear wing is mounted by the endplates, rather than the pylon-mounted arrangement used by some rivals' cars (such as the McLaren MP4-22).

[edit] Engine and gearbox

The engine's name, P86/7, is indicative of the fact that it is not a new engine, since it is heavily based on the P86 used in the 2006 F1.06 car. This is a requirement of the new homologation rules introduced by the FIA.^[1]

The BMW Sauber team is adopting a new seamless shift mechanism, known as QuickShift, for its gearbox.

[edit] Livery

BMW Sauber went into the 2007 season with sponsorship continuity; unlike many rival teams, such as McLaren, Honda and Renault, that had to drop their tobacco sponsorship. This means the 2007 cars had a similar livery to that of the 2006 design with only subtle changes.

Nick Heidfeld driving the F1.07 at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix.

Robert Kubica driving the F1.07 at the 2007 British Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel driving the F1.07 at the 2007 United States Grand Prix.

[edit] Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2007	BMW Sauber	BMW V8	B		AUS	MAL	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	USA	FRA	GBR	EUR	HUN	TUR	ITA	BEL	JPN	CHN	BRA	101	2nd
				Heidfeld	4	4	4	Ret	6	2	Ret	5	6	6	3	4	4	5	14	7	6
				Kubica	Ret	18	6	4	5	Ret	Inj	4	4	7	5	8	5	9	7	Ret	5
				Vettel	TD	TD					8

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW Sauber F1.07

F1.07 technical detail - F1Technical.com

[edit] References

^ ^a ^b "BMW Hungry For Seconds", BMW Sauber F1.07 launch article, Autosport magazine, 18th January 2007

[Autosport_20070118-0] "BMW Hungry For Seconds", BMW Sauber F1.07 launch article, Autosport magazine, 18th January 2007

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