Launch: Honda RA106 and RA806E Technical Specs


By Honda Racing F1
January 25 2006

RealHondaF1.com present a run down of the technical details of Honda Racing F1's new Honda RA106 Formula One car and it's engine, the RA806E.

Model Honda Racing F1 RA106
Construction Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb composite structure that surpasses latest FIA impact and strength regulations
Front suspension Wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Wishbone and pushrod-activated torsion springs and rockers, mechanical anti-roll bar
Dampers Showa
Wheels BBS forged magnesium
Front 312mm wide
Rear 340mm wide
Tyres Michelin
Brakes Alcon six piston calipers front and rear with carbon discs and pads
Steering Honda F1 power assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Wheel Honda F1 carbon fibre construction
Driver's Seat Anatomically formed carbon composite
Seat belts Six-point harness (75mm shoulder straps with HANS system)
Fuel cell ATL kevlar-reinforced rubber bladder
Fuel capacity 150 litres
Battery 3Ah Lead Acid
Instrumentation Honda F1 steering wheel dash display
Steering Honda F1 power assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Wheel Honda F1 carbon fibre construction


Gearbox Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals
Gear selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch Carbon plate


Overall Length 4675mm
Overall Height 950mm
Overall Width 1800mm
Front Track 1460mm
Rear Track 1420mm
Wheel base 3140mm


Model Honda Racing F1 RA806E
Displacement 2.4 litres
Configuration V8, naturally aspirated
Vee angle 90 degrees
Maximum power Over 700 ps
Maximum revs Over 18,500 rpm
Valve train 4 valves per cylinder; pneumatic valve system
Injection system Honda PGM-FI
Throttle system Electronic hydraulically-operated system
Ignition system Honda PGM-IG
Spark Plugs NGK


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