Minardi PS02
Mark Webber's fifth place at the 2002 Australian Grand Prix in this car brought Minardi its first points since 1999.
- Power
- 800 bhp
About the Minardi PS02
Designed by technical director Gabriele Tredozi and chief aerodynamicist Loïc Bigois, who joined from the defunct Prost team, the PS02 was a significant step forward from the PS01. It kept Minardi's titanium-cased gearbox, switched from pullrod to pushrod suspension and used the new Asiatech AT02 V10. Mark Webber finished fifth at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but the car then suffered 14 retirements and Alex Yoong failed to qualify three times, briefly losing his seat to Anthony Davidson. Minardi finished ninth in the constructors' championship, level on points with Toyota and Arrows.
Minardi PS02 specs
The Minardi PS02 produces 800 bhp (597 kW).
| Make | Minardi |
|---|---|
| Model | PS02 |
| Years | 2002 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 3.0L naturally aspirated V10 (Asiatech AT02) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,000 cc (3.0 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 800 bhp (597 kW) at 16,200 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 600 kg (1,323 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1333 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Minardi PS02 rarity in CarSpot
The Minardi PS02 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 PS02 fun facts
- At the Spanish Grand Prix, Paul Stoddart withdrew both cars after a front wing manufacturing error, despite a repaired wing being flown overnight between Catalunya and Faenza.
- The PS02 was launched in Kuala Lumpur and carried 'Go KL' logos thanks to Malaysian government backing.