Jordan 2005 car -> Pics...

Sodemo · 7 Feb 2005, 19:13 (Ref:1219697)

Hey there,

Am I going mad or has their 2005 car already been launced?

My apologies if I am posting old news but there are pics of Tiago Monteiro testing the 2005 car

here:

http://www.autosport.com/images/cms/...mage_41822.JPG

And here:

http://www.*****************/fotoweb/...&search=f4059b

Kicking-back · 7 Feb 2005, 19:15 (Ref:1219698)

It's not been "launched" - this was a shakedown test of the EJ14B they'll start the season with.

Livery launch in Moscow in a couple of weeks.

Interesting wings on the front of the sidepods.

go-jordan · 7 Feb 2005, 20:31 (Ref:1219750)

That was there last season. The car is the same as the interm car they ran at christmas.

Marbot · 7 Feb 2005, 20:37 (Ref:1219751)

Should be right up there with...........Minardi

.Still looks good in yellow though,wonder if that will change?

Kicking-back · 7 Feb 2005, 20:56 (Ref:1219761)

Quote:

Originally Posted by go-jordan

That was there last season. The car is the same as the interm car they ran at christmas.

Although it now has a Toyota engine

Marbot · 7 Feb 2005, 21:02 (Ref:1219765)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Although it now has a Toyota engine

Should be OK then,can't be any worse than last years Toyota.Hopefully Jordan have learned some lessons in the handling department.

Sodemo · 7 Feb 2005, 21:17 (Ref:1219775)

Hmmmm confusing, Autosport are citing phrases like "new car" and "...its 2005 contender", but it seems as though peeps here believe its the modded '04 car?

EDIT: Better pics here...

http://www.f1racing.net/en/gallery.php?catID=1636

Gabrio · 7 Feb 2005, 21:21 (Ref:1219778)

Still cannot believe they did not hang on to Glock and Dornboos or Montagny....

JohnSSC · 7 Feb 2005, 21:26 (Ref:1219780)

Maybe I am just dense, but when did they switch to Bridgestones (see logo on nose)?

If this is an obvious thing that has been in place for some time, please correct this tired, aged person gently!

joe rossi · 7 Feb 2005, 21:41 (Ref:1219796)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnSSC

Maybe I am just dense, but when did they switch to Bridgestones (see logo on nose)?

If this is an obvious thing that has been in place for some time, please correct this tired, aged person gently!

Haven't they always been on Bridgestones?

Logrence · 7 Feb 2005, 23:22 (Ref:1219861)

Er...yes. He's tired and aged.

Silk Cut Jaguar · 8 Feb 2005, 01:12 (Ref:1219911)

Only one logo on the car. I'm surprised there isn't a Toyota badge somewhere though, not that either is important. I'll wait until they launch the car before jumping to conclusions I think.

Kicking-back · 8 Feb 2005, 06:19 (Ref:1220036)

There is Toyota badging on each side of the engine cover.

StickShift · 8 Feb 2005, 06:25 (Ref:1220039)

Their 2005 car is the modified 2004 car with a Toyota engine.

I think that's all Jordan is going to race this year.

Kicking-back · 8 Feb 2005, 06:27 (Ref:1220043)

No - there is a new chassis due a few races in.

marcus · 8 Feb 2005, 06:59 (Ref:1220053)

its still yellow !!!!!!!!!!!!! (for now)

Raglanparade · 8 Feb 2005, 07:42 (Ref:1220077)

What color have Midlands colors been in the lower formulas ?

Armco Bender · 8 Feb 2005, 08:01 (Ref:1220087)

Same old same old then

Kicking-back · 8 Feb 2005, 08:05 (Ref:1220090)

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonhill9884

What color have Midlands colors been in the lower formulas ?

Midland haven't raced in any lower formulae yet

Super Tourer · 8 Feb 2005, 09:05 (Ref:1220137)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

It's not been "launched" - this was a shakedown test of the EJ14B they'll start the season with.

Livery launch in Moscow in a couple of weeks.

Interesting wings on the front of the sidepods.

I thought that until I looked at the EJ14 - they were on the car from the middle of last year, the fact they are black make them less obvious - they look to have been made more prominent.

Overall there are very little changes on the car, as you say there were/are plans for a mid season 'new car' but with the departure of Smith and the Dallara car for 2006 underway, I wonder if Midland will want to invest in a car with a life of a few months?

8 Feb 2005, 10:06 (Ref:1220189)

Erhh no there isnt !

Silk Cut Jaguar · 8 Feb 2005, 14:29 (Ref:1220423)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

There is Toyota badging on each side of the engine cover.

I see it now, it's barely visible on most of the photos unless you're specifically looking for it though. Guess I'll look closer next time.

For those curious about what colours Midland might run next year look at http://www.midland.gg it seems the company scheme is pale blue and white.

StickShift · 8 Feb 2005, 15:34 (Ref:1220478)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

No - there is a new chassis due a few races in.

Where did you hear that?

I haven't seen that written anywhere.

Kicking-back · 8 Feb 2005, 15:51 (Ref:1220490)

Mark Smith spoke of that as his plan when he joined - although the latest information is that the car testing today will now be the EJ15 rather than a 14B - and the next new car will be the Dallara 106

senna12 · 8 Feb 2005, 16:03 (Ref:1220505)

http://www.f1racing.net/en/news.php?newsID=76333

They are calling it the EJ15, chassis 01. So if this is the car for the season, it is definitely going to be a long year for the team. The loss of key engineering personnel combined with the teams sale so close to the start of '05, is going to see them struggle, even with Toyota power. (If the works team can't score points with that engine, you couldn't expect Jordan to). Not to mention inexperienced drivers.

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