If Honda does not race, there is no Honda. Soichiro Honda. RA108 Ubi Showroom, 370 Ubi Road 3, Singapore 408651. Tel 6840 6888. Mon to Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm. Alexandra Showroom, 255 Alexandra Road, Singapore 159937. Tel 6339 9880. Mon to Sat 9am-8pm, Sun 10am-8pm.
Honda F1 Heritage and Background. The Drivers. To date, Honda has amassed 72 Grand Prix victories and captured 11 FIA Formula One World Championship should now contain 5.75 percent biofuel - an initiative that Honda fully supports. Honda s design of the car has also Jenson Button Rubens Barrichello titles six constructors and five drivers crowns. That s a remarkable record to which all involved in the Honda Racing Formula One Team are determined to improve during the years ahead. been revamped, with their choice of colour themes being representative of the brands ongoing commitment to the environment through Earthdreams. For years, not only has Honda s heart been at the forefront of racing, but they have been dedicated to changing our society. It gives me great pleasure to see the launch of the Honda RA108 car. In the spirit of Honda, we are firmly focused on the challenge of 2008 and are working hard towards our longer-term championship ambitions. My motivation is to be with a team that is setting its sights on performing at the highest level and in a car that is competitive and I have faith in Honda for the period that lies ahead. Honda s commitment to the sport and undeniable passion for racing and cars comes to light each year with the Honda team s continuous involvement in this worldwide event. Each year, Honda not only plans to succeed, but they also think ahead to the future. Already Honda have started planning for the years to come, a true testament to their commitment to racing. The Car - RA108 Engine Specification Name RA808E Displacement 2.4 litres Configuration V8, naturally aspirated Vee angle 90 degrees Maximum power More than 700 ps Maximum revs 19,000 rpm Valve train 4 valves per cylinder; pneumatic valve system Injection system Honda PGM-FI Throttle system Electronic hydraulically- Personal Details Nationality British Date of Birth 19 January 1980 Place of Birth Frome, Somerset, England Marital status Single Lives Monaco Height 1.83 m Weight 68.5 kg Hobbies Water sports, cycling, cars, music and ski touring Website www.jensonbutton.com Personal Details Nationality Brazilian Date of Birth 23 May 1972 Place of Birth Sao Paulo, Brazil Marital status Married to Silvana with two sons Lives Monaco Height 1.72m Weight 71kg Hobbies Karting, golf and bowling Website: www.barrichello.com.br The Honda Racing Formula One Team in 2008 enters its third season under a full Honda Motor Company ownership Ignition system operated system Honda PGM-IG Career Highlights * Career Highlights * with the new RA108 and an even greater determination to succeed. The 2008 car sure stands out from its predecessors. With its sleek style, unique design and well developed structure, the RA108 is raring and ready to race through the big year ahead! An upgrade from the 2007 model, the RA108 is designed to defeat any challenges which the Honda racing team may have faced last year. The exhaust geometry and air box have changed to suit the RA108 aerodynamic package. An additional development is the FIA requirement that the fuel mix Chassis Specifications Gearbox Carbon composite maincase: 7-speed unit, Honda internals Gear Selection Sequential, semi-automatic, hydraulic activation Clutch Carbon plate Overall length 4700mm Overall height 950mm Overall width 1800mm GP Debut Australia 2000 Best World 3rd - 2004 season (B A R Honda) Championship First Win Hungary 2006 Pole positions 3 GP starts 135 GP Wins 1 Total Career 229 points * Last updated 29 Jan 08 GP Debut Kyalami 1993 (Jordan) Best World 2nd - 2004 & 2002 seasons (Ferrari) Championship First Win Germany 2000 Pole Positions 13 GP Starts 249 GP Wins 9 Total Career 519 Points * Last updated 29 Jan 08
Born from racing. If Honda does not race, there is no Honda. Soichiro Honda once said. Whether we win or lose, the same question is always asked what can be done to improve performance? With that principle applied to everything we do, it s easier to understand the DNA of the Red H. There are only two types of vehicle that are qualified to carry the Red H emblem. One is a Honda Formula One race car, the other is a Type R. The Red H was first applied to a Type R vehicle in 1992 when, with invaluable advice from the late Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, the NSX-R super car was born; setting the foundation for future Type R vehicles. The Red H philosophy is about creating a race-inspired driving experience. Ultra-responsive steering, taut suspension, quick and precise gear shifting and aggressive breaks, combined with a high performance engine, create a stunning synergy between driver and machine. * Actual equipment may vary from picture shown.
Racing improves the breed. Soichiro Honda. Honda was born from racing. And we ve won more Formula Ones races than any other manufacturer. What we learn from our success on the racetrack goes straight into the cars we make. And the S2000 is the perfect example. It s a sports car that responds intuitively to the demands of the driver while still obeying the laws of physics that govern our material world. The physical characteristics necessary to achieve this melding of man and machine are of supreme importance, and our decision was to design a lightweight, compact package that combines a low centre of gravity with an ideal front-rear weight distribution and low yaw moment of inertia. By building on these vital basic attributes we have succeeded in creating not just a sports car, but an entity where the distinction between human desire and mechanical function almost ceases to exist. None of this would have been possible if we didn t constantly strive to create new racing technology to not only improve our performance on the race track, but to also improve the performance of all our vehicles. After all, racing is our passion, and it s our passion that is in every Honda we build. * Actual equipment may vary from picture shown.
Earthdreams. The Honda racing F1 team encourages people all over the world to transform their dreams into reality. Honda s dedication to the environment can be seen through their RA108 race car. The design of the RA108 boasts Honda s commitment to the Earthdreams initiative, reaffirming their consideration to impact positively on the world which surrounds them. Various charities have already proudly supported Honda s Earthdreams scheme. Moving forward, Honda aspires to gain more partnerships with proven environmental initiatives, and work together to expose the message that is Earthdreams. Everyone has a dream or a passion which they can give expression to through Earthdreams. And Honda enables this to happen by inspiring its drivers to power their dreams, one lap at a time.
Our i-vtec technology. Our i-vtec engine was specifically designed to deliver to its innovative new valve control timing, which regulates vehicles, which is great news for the environment and for you. not only optimise their overall performance, but to improve outstanding power whenever and wherever you need it, the valve opening to match engine speed. The best part is, But as if that wasn t enough, we ve even included a 5-speed their fuel efficiency as well. It s these advanced technologies while still being remarkably fuel efficient. This is all thanks you will find an i-vtec engine in a whole range of our Honda automatic transmission as standard on all these vehicles to that come from more than 40 years of F1 experience. * Actual equipment may vary from picture shown.