Toro Rosso STR9
Toro Rosso's first Renault-powered car, in which 2013 GP3 champion Daniil Kvyat scored points on his Formula One debut.
- Power
- 760 bhp
About the Toro Rosso STR9
The STR9 was designed under technical director James Key for 2014 and was the first Toro Rosso to use a Renault engine, the 1.6-litre Energy F1-2014 V6 turbo hybrid, with a Red Bull Technology eight-speed gearbox. Jean-Éric Vergne was joined by 2013 GP3 Series champion Daniil Kvyat, who replaced Daniel Ricciardo after his promotion to Red Bull Racing. The car was a steady midfield runner, but its drivers finished just outside the points no fewer than eight times. Vergne's sixth place in Singapore was the team's best result, and Toro Rosso finished seventh in the Constructors' Championship with 30 points.
Toro Rosso STR9 specs
The Toro Rosso STR9 produces 760 bhp (567 kW).
| Make | Toro Rosso |
|---|---|
| Model | STR9 |
| Years | 2014 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Italy |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault Energy F1-2014) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 760 bhp (567 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed hydraulically actuated sequential (Red Bull Technology) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 691 kg (1,523 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1100 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Toro Rosso STR9 rarity in CarSpot
The Toro Rosso STR9 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 STR9 fun facts
- It was the first Faenza-based Formula One car with a turbocharged engine since the Minardi M187.
- After 2014 Kvyat was promoted to Red Bull Racing and Vergne was dropped, with their seats going to Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz.