On paper, the mechanical layout of the PS04B remains similar to that of its predecessor, with double-wishbone suspension at all four corners of the car employing pushrod-activated rockers working on compact torsion springs. In addition, mechanical anti-roll bars are fitted front and rear. Also retained for 2004 is the 72-degree, Cosworth CR3 V10 - this season, in 'L' (long-distance) specification - acting as a fully stressed member in the chassis. It is mated to a further development of Minardi's innovative, titanium-cased, six-speed semi-automatic gearbox. This compact, longitudinally mounted unit was developed by Minardi staff in collaboration with titanium casting experts, CRP Technology.


pic 1: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Zsolt Baumgartner F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004


pic 1: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004
pic 2: Minardi Gianmaria Bruni F1 2004
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