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[blueboots]

I dunno, but I don't really like this car.  It looks far too messy, not very clean and the graphics are just awful.

That new "Bargeboard" thing on the front of the Sidepod looks like it's gonna get snapped off during a few bingles.

[monza gorilla]

At first glance it does look pretty awful - the livery doesn't help. Remove the dodgy paint job and it looks a little better. I don't like chimneys on side pods, but they are neatly integrated. Those odd barge board thingies on the sidepods are really quite bizarre - they remind me of the Battle of Britain class steam locomotives! Still, let's see how it goes.

[Jenson_Rules]

firstly its not a BAR!

Secondl it looks far too messy, too much going on with the livery!

Thirdly I just hope it goes better than it looks!

[jemstride]

where are the pictures?!!

where are the pictures?!!

[Jenson_Rules]

Indeed!

And i think the title needs to be replaced with 'Honda Launch'

Honda Racing unveiled its 2006 car in front of the world’s motorsport media at Barcelona this morning.
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www.itv-f1.com

The RA106 is the first Formula 1 car designed and built by a Honda works team since it quit the sport as an entrant in 1968.

Notable features of the new car include ‘zero keel’ front suspension and revised sidepods, as well as a refinement of its carbon composite gearbox.

The Japanese-owned squad brought two identical chassis to the launch to ensure that Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello both get the maximum track time.

The launch event will continue throughout the day with reaction to the new car from key personnel while Button, Barrichello and test driver Anthony Davidson shake the car down on the Montmelo circuit.

Edited by Jenson_Rules!!!, 25 January 2006 - 11:15 AM.

[Jenson_Rules]

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And they have also gone back to that really low dipping front wing, which did not work well last year!

[monza gorilla]

[Jenson_Rules]

whats going on with those bits by the sidepods? crazy!

at least the nose isnt as ugly as the mcalrens!

[monza gorilla]

It looks as though they are there to fix a problem.

[Jenson_Rules]

hmmmm

[jemstride]

Theres all kinds of things stuck to that Honda, I just pray they work

Theres all kinds of things stuck to that Honda, I just pray they work

[Jenson_Rules]

surely its not very efficient when it comes to turning into corners etc!

[monza gorilla]

Maybe it's a disguise

[michelfx]

monza gorilla, on Jan 25 2006, 12:02 PM, said:

Maybe it's a disguise

maybe gil said :build me a car that looks like an indy racing league machine, so when we are too far behind, we will bring it in the states and do well there! not all is lost

[Jenson_Rules]

i like the sticky outy bargeboards though!

[Jenson_Rules]

and who cares what it looks like, it seems very competative after a measly 18 laps!

[michelfx]

Jenson_Rules!!!, on Jan 25 2006, 01:05 PM, said:

and who cares what it looks like, it seems very competative after a measly 18 laps!

I'll go with that

[Jenson_Rules]

maybe jenson can finally win a race!

[michelfx]

Jenson_Rules!!!, on Jan 25 2006, 01:15 PM, said:

maybe jenson can finally win a race!

hey now! IT'S OK TO DREAM

[Wez]

Looks very similar to the last few years of BAR's, apart from a few odd looking wings stuck on in random places.

[Jenson_Rules]

thing is though, it seems much faster than the last few BAR's! so thats great!

[Senna]

Technical specs for Honda's RA106

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Honda officially launched their 2006 car, the RA106, at Barcelona on Wednesday. Here [are] the specs for the new car and its engine...


RA106 Technical Specifications

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
Front: 2 x 6-piston calipers
Back: 2 x 6-piston calipers
Brake discs/pads: Carbon/Carbon
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 litre
Battery: 3Ah Lead Acid
Instrumentation: Honda F1 steering wheel dash display
Gearbox: Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals
Gear selection: Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation
Clutch: Carbon plate

Dimensions
Front track: 1460mm
Rear track: 1420mm
Wheel base: 3140mm
Overall length: 4675mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm


Honda RA806E Engine Specifications

Name: Honda 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

Edited by Senna, 25 January 2006 - 07:14 PM.

[narain fan]

Quote

Honda RA806E Engine Specifications

Name: Honda 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

[AutoRacer5]

Nose is too flat.

[Buttonfan]

the car could look better

[Jenson_Rules]

yes, but its fast, so i no longer care that its a bit ugly!

[nojvnof1]

Looks pretty similar to last year. The rear wing looks cool but I'm not a fan of those stick on bargeboards at the end of the sidepods, looks like someone lose the instructions to a model kit and just placed the remaining bits anywhere. The front nose looks similar to that of the 2002 BAR whilst they kept last year's rear wing, which I think wasn't as effective as other designs.

[Jenson_Rules]

still, it works!

from a side view it does look quite nice, the nose reminds me of concorde!