Jordan EJ12

Racing car
Car_name = Jordan EJ12


Category = Formula One
Constructor = Jordan
Designer = Eghbal Hamidy
Gary Anderson
Team = DHL Jordan Honda
Drivers = 9. Giancarlo Fisichella
10. Takuma Sato
Chassis = carbon-fibre monocoque
Front suspension = double wishbones, pushrod-activated torsion bars
Rear suspension = double wishbones, pushrod-activated torsion bars
Engine name = Honda RA002E
Capacity =
Configuration = V10
Turbo/NA = naturally aspirated
Engine position =
Gearbox name = Jordan
Gears = 7-speed
Type = longitudinal automatic sequential
Differential =
Fuel = Elf
Tyres = Bridgestone
Debut = 2002 Australian Grand Prix
Races = 17
Wins = 0
Cons_champ = 0
Drivers_champ = 0
Poles = 0
Fastest_laps = 0

The Jordan EJ12 was the car with which the Jordan team competed in the F1|2002 Formula One season. The car was driven by Giancarlo Fisichella and Takuma Sato.

The EJ12 incorporates heavy design revisions to the front of the chassis, therefore requiring a re-packaged front suspension system. New materials and production techniques have been utilised in the chassis to further reduce weight and the centre of gravity position, with the revised side-pods making the side impact structures smaller, but more efficient.

Due to a drop in sponsorship money the team slipped backwards. Fisichella often exceeded the car's abilities in qualifying, a sixth place on the grid for Montreal surprising many onlookers. Yet results-wise, the Italian had to make do with a trio of fifth places and a final point from Hungary. Sato showed flashes of speed, but managed just two points, at Suzuka. Despite the drop in form, Jordan still managed sixth in the championship, ahead of BAR.

Complete Formula One results

() (results in bold indicate pole position)

References

*cite book| last =Henry| first =Alan (ed.)| authorlink =Alan Henry| title =AUTOCOURSE 2002-2003| publisher =Hazleton Publishing Ltd.| date =2002| pages =pp.62-63| id =ISBN 1-903135-10-9