Marussia MR02
The last Formula One car powered by a Cosworth engine, raced by rookies Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton in 2013.
- Power
- 768 bhp
About the Marussia MR02
Developed under technical director Pat Symonds, the MR02 moved away from the computational fluid dynamics-only approach of earlier Marussia and Virgin cars towards wind tunnel testing, using McLaren's facilities. It was the first Marussia to carry KERS, a Williams-designed unit, and was launched with a partial Coandă-effect exhaust. Debutants Jules Bianchi and Max Chilton drove it after budget problems ruled out Luiz Razia. Bianchi's 13th place in Malaysia proved decisive, as Marussia finished tenth in the Constructors' Championship without scoring a point, ahead of Caterham on finishing record.
Marussia MR02 specs
The Marussia MR02 produces 768 bhp (573 kW).
| Make | Marussia |
|---|---|
| Model | MR02 |
| Years | 2013 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Russia |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Cosworth CA2013K) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 768 bhp (573 kW) at 17,250 rpm |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle shift (Xtrac 1044) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 642 kg (1,415 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1196 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Marussia MR02 rarity in CarSpot
The Marussia MR02 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.
Marussia MR02 fun facts
- It was the first car from Marussia or its predecessor Virgin Racing to be completed in time for the start of winter testing, launched at Jerez on 5 February 2013.
- Max Chilton was classified in all 19 races of 2013 in the MR02, and is the only driver to have finished every race of his rookie season.
- Chilton was originally due to be partnered by Timo Glock, who left the team and signed with BMW to race in the DTM.