Force India VJM07
The first 2014 Formula One design to be revealed, and the car that gave Force India its first podium in more than four years.
- Power
- 840 bhp
About the Force India VJM07
Force India's 2014 car was designed under technical director Andrew Green around the new Mercedes PU106A Hybrid power unit and Petronas fuel. Nico Hülkenberg returned from Sauber and Sergio Pérez arrived from McLaren. The car was strong early in the season, and in Bahrain Pérez finished third and Hülkenberg fifth, the team's biggest single-race points haul to that point. Limited budget meant development slowed and its pace faded later in the year, but Force India still finished sixth in the Constructors' Championship.
Force India VJM07 specs
The Force India VJM07 produces 840 bhp (626 kW).
| Make | Force India |
|---|---|
| Model | VJM07 |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | India |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Mercedes PU106A Hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 840 bhp (626 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1216 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Force India VJM07 rarity in CarSpot
The Force India VJM07 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 VJM07 fun facts
- A rendering of the VJM07 posted on Twitter on 23 January 2014 made it the first 2014 Formula One design shown to the public.
- Because the VJM08 was late, the team ran the VJM07 in 2015 livery at the second pre-season test of 2015 in Barcelona.
- From the Spanish Grand Prix onwards, a Smirnoff sponsorship deal saw black take over the entire sides of the car.