TOYOTA F1 TF109

TF109 Livery Design Concept

The TF109 went into make-up towards the end of 2008 and a young Japanese designer was given the task of making sure Panasonic Toyota Racing’s latest star is as impressive to the eye as we hope it is on the track.

Atsushi Narita, a 25-year-old designer for Toyota Motor Corporation, created the concept and made the final touches so when the TF109 steps into the spotlight, it looks the part.



The organic, natural curves which make up the brushstrokes on the TF109 are striking, portraying an image of strength and unity. This bold splash of red emphasises a fighting spirit and a one-team mentality while the edgy, uneven fine detail of the brushstroke is inspired by Japanese brush pen drawings, which reflect confidence and human emotion.
TF109 Technical Specifications

Monocoque
Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb construction.
Fuel tank
ATL safety cell
Suspension
Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod.
Dampers
Penske
Wheels
BBS forged magnesium
Tyres
Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes
Toyota/Brembo callipers, Brembo master cylinders, Hitco material (carbon/carbon)
Steering
Toyota power-assisted steering. Toyota carbon fibre steering wheel with Toyota / Magneti Marelli instruments
Driver's seat
Carbon fibre
Restraints
Takata
HANS device
Hubbard-Downing
Electronics
Toyota, Magneti Marelli plus McLaren Electronic Systems ECU (as required by FIA rules)
Transmission
7-speed unit plus reverse

TF109 Dimensions

Overall length
4636 mm
Overall height
950mm
Overall width
1800mm
Overall weight
605kg inc driver and camera

RVX-09 Technical Specifications

Cylinders
8
Capacity
2,398cc
Horsepower
Over 700bhp *
Revolutions
Maximum 18,000rpm (as required by FIA rules)
Valve actuation
Pneumatic
Throttle actuation
Hydraulic
Spark Plugs
DENSO
Fuel
Esso
Lubricants
Esso