Caterham CT03

Caterham CT03
Charles Pic driving the CT03 at the Malaysian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorCaterham
Designer(s)Mark Smith (Technical Director)
John Iley (Performance Director)
Lewis Butler (Chief Designer)
Elliot Dason-Barber (Head of Vehicle Dynamics and R&D)
Marianne Hinson (Head of Aerodynamics)
PredecessorCaterham CT01
SuccessorCaterham CT05
Technical specifications[1][2]
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Twin non-parallel wishbone, pushrod actuated
Suspension (rear)Twin non-parallel wishbone, pullrod actuated
LengthOver 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
WheelbaseOver 3,000 mm (118 in)
EngineRenault RS27-2013 2,400 cc (146 cu in) V8 (90°) naturally aspirated + KERS mid-mounted
Electric motorRed Bull Technology KERS recovered by MGU-K
TransmissionRed Bull Technology 7-speed + 1 reverse semi-automatic gearbox
Power750 hp (559 kW) + 80 hp (60 kW) KERS
Weight642 kg (1,415 lb) including driver
FuelTotal Excellium 94.25% unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel
LubricantsTotal Quartz 9000
BrakesHitco carbon brake discs, Carbon Industrie pads and AP Racing 6-piston calipers
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry) and Cinturato (wet)
BBS wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsCaterham F1 Team
Notable drivers20. France Charles Pic[3]
21. Netherlands Giedo van der Garde[4]
Debut2013 Australian Grand Prix
Last event2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Caterham CT03[5] is a Formula One racing car designed by Mark Smith and Lewis Butler for the Caterham F1 team. It was used during the 2013 Formula One season, where it was driven by Charles Pic and Giedo van der Garde.[3][4] The car was unveiled on the eve of testing for the 2013 season at the Circuito de Jerez.[5]

  1. ^ "Caterham F1 Team - The Car". Caterhamf1.com. Archived from the original on 6 September 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Caterham CT03 Renault". f1technical.net. F1Technical.net. 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Marussia driver Charles Pic switches to Caterham for 2013". BBC Sport. BBC Sport. 23 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Van der Garde to race for Caterham". GPUpdate.net. GPUpdate. 1 February 2013. Archived from the original on 5 February 2013. Retrieved 1 February 2013.
  5. ^ a b Collantine, Keith (21 January 2013). "Caterham CT03 to debut at start of Jerez test". F1 Fanatic. Keith Collantine. Retrieved 21 January 2013.

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