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Virgin Racing Looks to 2011 with Confidence
Russian company Marussia Motors announced today at the official press conference taking place in Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi that it acquired a significant shareholding in the Virgin Racing team.
Marussia B2
An evolution of Russia’s first supercar, the B2 is an overt expression of our capabilities and ambition. Using the same exceptionally light and strong chassis structure combined with Marussia-Cosworth power units, the B2 allows our designers and our customers to explore their wilder side.
Cleverly styled to mimic the ‘M’ of the Marussia logo, the B2 has an incredibly powerful face. Satin black paintwork emphasises the hungry intakes and geometric elements to the grille and headlamp apertures, while deeply recessed intakes ahead of the rear wheels add to the B2 insectile appearance.
Just as the B1 and B2 share chassis and powertrain designs, so they also utilise the same adjustable suspension (developed in partnership with German brand KW), hugely powerful brakes, ultra-light alloy wheels and high-performance tyres.
The B2 also has some striking differences. One you’ll notice as you make to climb in are the doors, which open in a different but equally dramatic way to the steeply upswept doors of the B1. The interior is also a unique design, although it features all the equipment and multimedia systems that set a Marussia apart from all other supercars.
SPECIFICATIONS
Engine MARUSSIA-COSWORTH 2,8 Turbo
- Placement
- Â Mid-mounted
- Volume
- 2,8 L turbo
- Maximum power (hp)
- 360, 420
- Max. torque (Nm at rev/min)
- 520(600)/4000
- Type
- Petrol, turbocharged V6
Dimesions, (mm)
- Length
- 4635
- Width
- 2000
- Height
- 1100
- Width
- 2680
Suspension
- Type
- Independent
- Front
- A-arm, “pushrod” scheme
- Rear
- A-arm, “pushrod” scheme
- Hydraulic booster
- +
- Disks
- Ventilated
- Brake calipers
- 4-piston
- EBD
- +
Weight and Performance
- Gross vehicle weight (kg)
- 1100
- Top speed (km/h)
- >250
- Speed Up 0-100 (km/h)
- 3,8 sec (420 hp)
Transmission
- Drive
- Rear-wheel
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Engine MARUSSIA 3,5
- Placement
- Â Mid-mounted
- Volume
- 3,5 L
- Maximum power (hp)
- 300
- Max. torque (Nm at rev/min)
- 410/4000
- Type
- Petrol, V-shaped, 6-cylinder naturally aspirated
Fuel System
- Tank capacity (litre)
- 80
- Fuel/octane number
- Petrol/95
Tyres
- Type
- Pirelli PZero Rosso
- Front, size
- 245/35/20
- Rear, size
- 285/35/20
Chassis
- Aluminium semi-monocoque
