Minardi M02
Gustav Brunner's fluorescent-yellow Minardi, powered by a 1998-specification Ford V10 badged as a Fondmetal.
- Power
- 770 bhp
About the Minardi M02
Gustav Brunner developed the M02 from the M01 with a new pointed nose, compact sidepods, high exhausts and a further refined titanium-cased gearbox that helped save weight. It was launched on 16 February 2000 at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, painted bold fluorescent yellow to reflect title sponsor Telefónica. Marc Gené and Gastón Mazzacane scored no points, but a better finishing record put Minardi tenth in the constructors' championship ahead of Prost, qualifying the team for some television revenue in 2001. A highlight came at the United States Grand Prix, where Mazzacane briefly ran third ahead of reigning champion Mika Häkkinen before retiring with engine problems.
Minardi M02 specs
The Minardi M02 produces 770 bhp (574 kW).
| Make | Minardi |
|---|---|
| Model | M02 |
| Years | 2000 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Ford Zetec-R, badged Fondmetal) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 770 bhp (574 kW) at 15,800 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed titanium longitudinal semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1283 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Minardi M02 rarity in CarSpot
The Minardi M02 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.
Minardi M02 fun facts
- Fernando Alonso was the team's test driver in 2000, having just won the Euro Open by Nissan title.
- Minardi marked its 250th Grand Prix at the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix with '250 GP' stickers on the sidepods.