Virgin MVR-02
Marussia Virgin's 2011 car, the second Formula One design developed entirely with computational fluid dynamics.
About the Virgin MVR-02
The MVR-02 was designed by Wirth Research for Marussia Virgin Racing, with the 'M' marking the team's new owner, Russian sports car maker Marussia Motors. Like the VR-01 it was developed entirely with CFD, and it kept the original VR-01 length while carrying a full-size fuel tank. The team skipped KERS to concentrate on curing the hydraulic and gearbox problems of 2010, with Timo Glock and debutant Jérôme d'Ambrosio driving. Its best results were 14th places in Australia and Canada, and in June 2011 the team ended its partnership with Nick Wirth after a disappointing start to the season.
Virgin MVR-02 specs
| Make | Virgin |
|---|---|
| Model | MVR-02 |
| Years | 2011 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | Russia |
| Engine | 2.4L naturally aspirated V8 (Cosworth CA2011) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,400 cc (2.4 litres) |
| Induction | Naturally aspirated |
| Redline | 18,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 7-speed semi-automatic seamless shift |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 640 kg (1,411 lb) |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Virgin MVR-02 rarity in CarSpot
The Virgin MVR-02 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 0 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.
Virgin MVR-02 fun facts
- The air intake on the nose was styled to resemble the one on Marussia's B2 road car.
- At the 2011 British Grand Prix the car ran a special livery promoting the film Cars 2.