Caterham CT03

Caterham CT03

File:Charles Pic 2013 Malaysia FP1.jpg Caterham CT03 (Charles Pic), Malaysia, 2013
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Caterham
Designer(s)	Mark Smith (Technical Director)
Predecessor	Caterham CT01
Successor	Caterham CT05
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)	Carbon-fibre pushrod
Suspension (rear)	Carbon-fibre pullrod
Length	Between 5,000-5,080 mm (197-200 in)
Width	1,800 mm (71 in)
Height	950 mm (37 in)
Axle track	Front: 1,470-1,800 mm (57.8-71 in) Rear: 1,420-1,800 mm (56-71 in)
Wheelbase	Between 3,000-3,200 mm (118-126 in)
Engine	Renault RS27-2013 2,400 cc (2.4 L; 146.5 cu in) V8 (90°) naturally aspirated with 18,000 RPM limited including KERS Mid-engined, longitudinally-mounted
Electric motor	Red Bull Technology KERS recovered by MGU-K.
Transmission	Red Bull Technology 7-speed semi-automatic
Power	750–830 hp (559–619 kW) @ 18000 rpm depending on KERS mode
Weight	642 kg (1,415 lb) including driver and fuel
Fuel	Total Excellium 94.25% 102 RON unleaded gasoline + 5.75% biofuel
Lubricants	Total Quartz 9000 5W40
Brakes	Hitco carbon brake discs, Carbon Industrie pads and AP Racing 6-piston calipers with rear brake-by-wire
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero radial dry slick and Pirelli Cinturato intermediate-wet treaded tyres BBS forged magnesium alloy wheels
Competition history
Notable entrants	Caterham F1 Team
Notable drivers	20. Charles Pic 21. Giedo van der Garde
Debut	2013 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F.Laps 19 0 0 0 0

The Caterham CT03 is a Formula One racing car designed by Mark Smith 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. The car was unveiled on the eve of testing for the 2013 season at the Circuito de Jerez.

Design

The first chassis was assembled in early October 2012, completed on January 30 and launched on February 5. The CT03 aroused controversy during pre-season testing. Lotus technical director James Allison observed details of the car's exhaust outlet that he believed contravened Article 5.8.4 of the technical regulations, that prohibits the use of bodywork within a defined area with respect to the exhaust outlet. The FIA later deemed this system to be illegal. After driving the car during FP1 at Bahrain, Heikki Kovalainen stated the car was basically the previous year's car with nothing done to it.

After the initial three races of the season the CT03 received a major upgrade to improve handling and performance. The most noticeable part of this was the introduction of a vanity panel over the stepped-nose. Later in the season the vanity panel was removed again and the car was raced for the rest of the season without it.

Livery

Caterham F1 went into the 2013 season with livery changes. The white-yellow-white stripe in the front section was replaced by solid green with white accent as Caterham F1's main colour while the white-yellow stripe on the rear section was also retained. The green became brighter unlike previous seasons when dark green was the team's main colour.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position; results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year	Entrant	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	Grands Prix																			Points	WCC
					AUS	MAL	CHN	BHR	ESP	MON	CAN	GBR	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	SIN	KOR	JPN	IND	ABU	USA	BRA
2013	Caterham F1 Team	Renault RS27-2013	P	Charles Pic	16	14	16	17	17	Ret	18	15	17	15	Ret	17	19	14	18	Ret	19	20	Ret	0	11th
				Giedo van der Garde	18	15	18	21	Ret	15	Ret	18	18	14	16	18	16	15	Ret	Ret	18	19	18

External links

• Official Caterham F1 Team website