Force India VJM05
Sahara Force India's 2012 car, in a reversed colour scheme, on which Nico Hülkenberg and Paul di Resta each finished fourth.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Force India VJM05
The VJM05 was Force India's 2012 car, launched at Silverstone on 3 February and raced as Sahara Force India after Sahara India Pariwar became title sponsor. Paul di Resta drove it alongside Nico Hülkenberg, who returned to racing after a year as the team's test and reserve driver. It used a Mercedes-Benz V8 and a McLaren gearbox, and both drivers' best results were fourth places. Force India scored more points than in 2011, although it finished lower in the Constructors' Championship.
Force India VJM05 specs
The Force India VJM05 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Force India |
|---|---|
| Model | VJM05 |
| Years | 2012 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | India |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z) |
|---|---|
| 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 hand-operated seamless shift (McLaren) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1172 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Force India VJM05 rarity in CarSpot
The Force India VJM05 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 VJM05 fun facts
- Its livery flipped the colours of its three predecessors and redesigned the graphics.
- At the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix the Whyte & Mackay branding was replaced by the names of a competition winner.