Category | Formula One | ||||||||||
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Constructor | Red Bull | ||||||||||
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Predecessor | Red Bull RB6 | ||||||||||
Successor | Red Bull RB8 | ||||||||||
Technical specifications[1] | |||||||||||
Chassis | carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque, designed and built in-house, carrying engine as fully stressed member | ||||||||||
Suspension (front) | Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon-composite double wishbones with springs and anti-roll bar, push rod-actuated Multimatic dampers | ||||||||||
Suspension (rear) | as front, except pull rod-actuated rear dampers | ||||||||||
Engine | Renault RS27-2011 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted | ||||||||||
Transmission | Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear Hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation | ||||||||||
Power | >750 hp @ 18,000 rpm[2] | ||||||||||
Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||||
Fuel | Total | ||||||||||
Tyres | Pirelli P Zero OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13" | ||||||||||
Competition history | |||||||||||
Notable drivers | 1. Sebastian Vettel 2. Mark Webber | ||||||||||
Debut | 2011 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
First win | 2011 Australian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last win | 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
Last event | 2011 Brazilian Grand Prix | ||||||||||
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Constructors' Championships | 1 (2011) | ||||||||||
Drivers' Championships | 1 (2011, Sebastian Vettel) |
The Red Bull RB7 is a Formula One racing car designed by the Red Bull Racing team for the 2011 Formula One season. It was driven by defending champion Sebastian Vettel and Australian driver Mark Webber for the third year running. The highly competitive and reliable RB7 took 12 victories and 27 podiums as Red Bull took the Constructors' Championship and Vettel taking the Drivers' Championship title that year.