Toyota TF108 unveiled. Photo via allf1.msk.ru

From Toyota German base in Cologne, the TF108 was announced to the media and public. In their seventh season participation of Formula One, Team Honda would like to put their disappointing 2007 campaign behind them and are aiming for major improvements this season

The three Toyota drivers was present Jarno Trulli, Timo Glock and Kamui Kobayashi at the announcement

The new Toyota TF108 has a new longer wheelbase to aid stability and a totally new aerodynamic design. The design was based on an older 2006 model, the Toyota TF106

The car also has the new for 2008 higher headrests around the drivers head and also has the new standard McLaren Electronic Systems ECU that prevents the car having driver aids

Technical Specifications

• Chassis Moulded carbon fibre and honeycomb construction monocoque
• Suspension (front) Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod
• Suspension (rear) Carbon fibre double wishbone arrangement, with carbon fibre trackrod and pushrod
• Engine Toyota RVX-08 2398cc 19,000 RPM Limited
• Transmission Toyota/WilliamsF1/Xtrac collaboration 7-speed unit plus reverse
• Fuel Esso
• Esso Lubricants
• Tyres Bridgestone Potenza
• BBS forged magnesium