2006 BMW Formula BMW Specifications

Engine LocationRear
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisCarbon Fibre and Kevlar Body
Weight465 kg | 1025.3 lbs

Engine  
Engine ConfigurationI
Cylinders4
EngineFour-stroke from the BMW K1200RS motorcycle
Water-Cooled
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement1171.00 cc | 71.5 cu in. | 1.2 L.
Valves16 valves.
4 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainDOHC
Horsepower140.00 BHP (103 KW) @ 9000.00 RPM
Torque117.00 NM (86.3 Ft-Lbs) @ 6850.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio7.3 LB / HP
HP / Liter116.7 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio11.5:1
Fuel TypeGasoline - Petrol

Standard Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionSequential
Hewland FTR 200 - Multiple disc

Dimensions   
Exterior
Length3975.001 mm | 156.5 in.
Width1740.001 mm | 68.5 in.
Height980.001 mm | 38.6 in.
Front Track1537.001 mm | 60.5 in.
Rear Track1466.001 mm | 57.7 in.

Suspension
SuspensionIndependent suspension via double wishbone with push rod, aerodynamically profiled, wheel restraint tethers, two each front wheel, two each rear wheel

Steering
 Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
TiresMichelin slicks and wet tires
WheelsOZ Racing - magnesium, onepiece, centre-lock