Force India VJM02
Force India's first Mercedes-powered car, which put Giancarlo Fisichella on pole at Spa and second in the race.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Force India VJM02
Revealed after its first run at Silverstone in February 2009, the VJM02 switched late in development from Ferrari to Mercedes engines with McLaren gearboxes and hydraulics, forcing changes to the suspension, sidepods and rear aerodynamics. Mike Gascoyne and Colin Kolles, central to its early design, had left after a dispute with owner Vijay Mallya. Upgrades at the Bahrain and European Grands Prix improved it, and at Spa Giancarlo Fisichella took the team's first pole and finished second to Kimi Räikkönen. Adrian Sutil added fourth place and fastest lap at Monza, but those were the car's only points finishes, and Force India ended ninth.
Force India VJM02 specs
The Force India VJM02 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Force India |
|---|---|
| Model | VJM02 |
| Years | 2009 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | India |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Mercedes-Benz FO 108W) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) at 18,000 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic (McLaren) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 605 kg (1,334 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1240 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Force India VJM02 rarity in CarSpot
The Force India VJM02 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Force India VJM02 fun facts
- Fisichella's result at Spa earned him a move to Ferrari in place of the injured Felipe Massa, with Vitantonio Liuzzi taking his Force India seat.
- Its white, green and orange livery reflected the colours of the Indian flag.