Red Bull RB8

Red Bull RB8
	Sebastian Vettel driving the RB8 at the 2012 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Red Bull
Designer(s)	Adrian Newey (chief technical officer); Rob Marshall (chief designer); Steve Winstanley (chief engineer, composites and structures); Dave Worner (chief engineer, mechanics and suspension); Mark Ellis (chief engineer, performance); Giles Wood (chief engineer, simulation and analysis); Peter Prodromou (chief engineer, aerodynamics); Dan Fallows (chief aerodynamicist);
Predecessor	Red Bull RB7
Successor	Red Bull RB9
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon composite monocoque, incorporating the engine as a fully stressed member
Suspension (front)	Carbon composite double wishbone suspension
Suspension (rear)	As front
Engine	Renault RS27-2012 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM, with KERS, naturally aspirated, mid-mounted 750 hp @ 18,000 rpm
Transmission	Red Bull 7-speed, hydraulic power shift
Fuel	Total
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Cinturato (wet); 13" diameter OZ wheels (front and rear)
Competition history
Notable drivers	1. Sebastian Vettel; 2. Mark Webber
Debut	2012 Australian Grand Prix
First win	2012 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last win	2012 Indian Grand Prix
Last event	2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
Constructors' Championships	1 (2012)
Drivers' Championships	1 (2012, Sebastian Vettel)

The Red Bull RB8 is a Formula One racing car designed by Red Bull Racing which competed in the 2012 Formula One season. The car was driven by reigning World Drivers' Champion Sebastian Vettel, and Mark Webber, with former Scuderia Toro Rosso driver Sébastien Buemi filling the role of test driver. The car was launched online on 6 February, and made its debut at the first pre-season test at Jerez.

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