Toro Rosso STR8
The last V8-powered Toro Rosso, and its last Ferrari-engined car before a switch to Renault, raced by Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne.
- Power
- 750 bhp
About the Toro Rosso STR8
Scuderia Toro Rosso's 2013 car was designed under technical director James Key and powered by a 2012-specification Ferrari Tipo 056 V8 with KERS, driving through a Red Bull Technology seven-speed gearbox. Daniel Ricciardo and Jean-Éric Vergne both stayed on from 2012. A new suspension system introduced at the Chinese Grand Prix brought the first signs of progress, with Ricciardo reaching Q3 and finishing seventh. Vergne scored the team's best result of the year with sixth in Canada, and Toro Rosso finished eighth in the Constructors' Championship with 33 points.
Toro Rosso STR8 specs
The Toro Rosso STR8 produces 750 bhp (559 kW).
| Make | Toro Rosso |
|---|---|
| Model | STR8 |
| Years | 2013 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Ferrari Tipo 056) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,398 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Power | 750 bhp (559 kW) |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed hydraulically actuated sequential paddle shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 642 kg (1,415 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1168 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toro Rosso STR8 rarity in CarSpot
The Toro Rosso STR8 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.
Toro Rosso STR8 fun facts
- The car was initially referred to as the STR08.
- Although Cepsa branding appeared on its rear wing, the STR8 actually ran on Shell V-Power fuel and Shell Helix lubricants.
- At the 2013 British Grand Prix, Ricciardo started fifth and fought for a podium place for several laps.