Construction: Carbon - fibre and honeycomb composite structure Gearbox: 8 - speed seamless semi-automatic paddle shift sport gearbox, longitudinally mounted with hydraulic system for power shift and clutch operation Clutch: Multi-plate carbon clutch Clutch operation: Hand - paddle behind steering wheel below gear shift paddle Weight: 642 kg (1,415 lb) including driver Fuel capacity: Approx. 150 L (40 US gal; 33 imp gal) Length: Averaging 4,545 -- 4,800 mm (179 -- 189 in) Width: 1,800 mm (71 in) Height: 950 mm (37 in) Wheelbase: 2,995 -- 3,100 mm (118 -- 122 in) Steering: Power - assisted rack and pinion steering Brakes: 6 - piston (front and rear) carbon callipers, carbon discs and pads Brake disc size: 278 x 28 mm (front and rear) Dampers: Vendor chosen by each manufacturer. Four way bump and rebound adjustable Springs: Vendor chosen by each manufacturer Front and rear suspension: Aluminium alloy uprights, carbon - composite double wishbone with springs and anti-roll bar Wheel rims: Forged aluminium or magnesium wheels Front wheel size: 12.7 x 13 in Rear wheel size: 13.4 x 13 in Tyres: Bridgestone Potenza 4 - line grooved slick dry and treaded intermediate - wet tyres Safety equipment: 6 - point seatbelt, HANS device Steering wheel dash: Various
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Fuel capacity: Approx. 150 L (40 US gal; 33 imp gal)