Minardi-Asiatech PS02 - technical specifications.

The lowdown on KL Minardi Asiatech's latest Formula One contender, launched at the KL International Airport, Malaysia on Friday 22 February 2002.

Minardi PS02 - chassis specifications:

Chassis material: Carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque

Bodywork: Carbon fibre

Suspension, front/rear: Upper/lower carbon-wrapped titanium wishbones, pushrod-activated torsion springs/rockers front/rear, mechanical anti-roll bars

Dampers: Sachs (to Minardi specification)

Steering: Minardi rack and pinion

Gearbox: Minardi sequential, six-speed, semi-automatic, longitudinally mounted, titanium casing, hydraulic activation (Magneti Marelli ecu, Minardi software)

Differential: Minardi viscous/programmable units

Clutch: AP Racing triple-plate carbon

Brakes:Discs - Brembo/Hitco carbonCalipers - Brembo, six-piston front and rearPads - Brembo/Hitco carbon

Cooling system: Minardi-designed water and oil radiators

Cockpit instrumentation: Magneti Marelli in steering wheel

Seat belts: TRW Sabelt six-point harness

Steering wheel: Personal

Driver's seat: Minardi

Extinguisher system Lifeline

Wheels: OZ forged magnesium (13.0 x 12.0in front/13.0 x 13.7in rear)

Tyres: Michelin

Fuel cell: ATL, Kevlar-reinforced rubber

Dimensions (PS02) :Wheelbase: 3097 mmFront track: 1480 mmRear track: 1410 mmWidth: 1800 mmLength: 4572 mmWeight: 600 kg (including driver and camera)

Asiatech AT02 - engine specifications:

Number of cylinders: 10

Number of valves: 40

Configuration: 72-deg vee

Valve actuation: Pneumatic

Displacement: 2998 cc

Cylinder block: Light alloy monoblock

Ignition system: TAG Electronic

Fuel management system: TAG Electronic

Lubrication system: Dry sump

Cooling system: Minardi-designed water and oil radiators

Spark plugs: NGK