Midland officially launched their 2006 car, the M16, at Silverstone on Friday. Here the specs for the new car and its engine...

M16 Technical SpecificationsChassis - Full carbon fibre composite monocoque Front suspension - Composite pushrods activating chassis mounted in-line dampers and torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, front anti-roll bar and cast uprights Rear suspension - Composite pushrods activating gearbox mounted rotary dampers & torsion bars, unequal length composite aerodynamic wishbones, and cast uprights Transmission - In-house Midland MF1 Racing design. 7-speed + reverse longitudinal gearbox with electrohydraulic sequential gear change

DimensionsWheel base - More than 3000mmFront track - 1480mm Rear track - 1418mm Overall height - 950mm Overall length - Approx. 5000 mmOverall weight - 601kg (with driver) Clutch - Triple plate AP racing clutch Wheels - Forged BBS wheels to MF1 Racing specification Fuel tank capacity - Over 90 kgRVX-06 Engine SpecificationsDesignation - RVX-06 Number of cylinders - 8 Capacity - 2398cc Horsepower - More than 700bhp Revolutions - Approx. 20,000rpm Valve actuation - Pneumatic Throttle actuation - Hydraulic Spark plugs - DENSO