BAR 004

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BAR 004

Category = Formula One
Constructor	BAR
Designer(s)	Malcolm Oastler (Technical Director) Andrew Green (Chief Designer) Willem Toet (Director of Aerodynamics and Design) Simon Lacey (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	003
Successor	005
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)	independent, pushrod-activated, inboard spring
Suspension (rear)	independent, pushrod-activated, inboard spring
Engine	Honda RA002E 3.0-litre V10 (90°) naturally aspirated mid-engine
Transmission	BAR/Xtrac 7-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
Power	835 hp @ 18,200 rpm[1]
Tyres	Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	Lucky Strike BAR Honda
Notable drivers	11. Jacques Villeneuve 12. Olivier Panis
Debut	2002 Australian Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles F/Laps 17 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The BAR 004 was the car with which the British American Racing team competed in the 2002 Formula One season. It was driven by Jacques Villeneuve and Olivier Panis. The BAR 004 was the first BAR car to be fully designed by British American Racing after 3-year alliance with Reynard Motorsport.

Jacques Villeneuve (pictured at the 2002 USGP) was the driver of the number 11 BAR 004.

During the season the car was unreliable having a dismal start which saw the team fail to score a single championship point during the first half of the season. Also Olivier Panis failed to finish the first seven races. The team scored their first points when they finished fourth and fifth at the 2002 British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Eventually the team finished eighth in the Constructors' Championship with seven points. Panis then left the team at the end of the year to drive for Toyota Racing, being replaced for 2003 by Jenson Button, who spent the 2002 season driving for Renault.

BAR used 'Lucky Strike' logos, except at the British, French and United States Grands Prix.

Complete Formula One results[]

(key)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2002	British American Racing	Honda RA002E V10	B		AUS	MAL	BRA	SMR	ESP	AUT	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	FRA	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	USA	JPN	7	8th
				Jacques Villeneuve	Ret	8	10	7	7	10	Ret	Ret	12	4	Ret	Ret	Ret	8	9	6	Ret
				Olivier Panis	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	8	9	5	Ret	Ret	12	12	6	12	Ret

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