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On February the 6th 2002 Ferrari
launched the F2002 to the world at their home factory in Maranello. The car is expected to
defend and retain the titles Ferrari successfully defended and won in the glorious 2001
season, a revised aero package dominates the new chassis.
The F2002 is the forty eighth Ferrari single-seater conceived specifically to contest the
Formula 1 World Championship. The design philosophy follows that of the F2001 however the
Italian team have optimised the aerodynamic efficiency, lowered the centre of gravity and
created the optimum conditions to maximize the performance of the 051 engine and the
Bridgestone tyres.
Despite the continuity of the regulations and apparent aesthetic similarities, all aspects
of the car have been completely redesigned to achieve improvements in performance. The
chassis is new, both in terms of its design and construction, resulting in a weight
reduction and greater structural integrity. The sides pods, radiators, exhausts and the
rear of the car are also completely new, achieving an improvement in the cooling and
aerodynamic performance.
There have been some minor changes to the technical regulations, resulting in the
power-steering being operated mechanically rather than electronically. Both front and rear
suspension groups have been revised not only optimising the performance and consistency of
the Bridgestone tyres but with particularly attention on optimising the aerodynamic
package.
On the mechanical side, the 051 engine, like its predecessor is load bearing and mounted
longitudinally, as is the transmission. The latter is completely new and novel, especially
in the usage of materials and the method of gear selection. The gearbox, cast in titanium,
has seven sequential gears, hydraulically operated. The materials used in transmission and
engine have been specially developed to reduce weight and bulk. The exhausts remain high
level, a Ferrari trend now followed by the rest of Formula One.
Much attention has been paid to lowering the centre of gravity and optimising the weight
distribution on both chassis and engine as a complete package. The design and
manufacturing standards of Ferrari have meant the creation of a car in which every
component is produced to the utmost standard ensuring the highest possible level of
safety, performance and reliability.
Technical Specifications
Model: F2002
Engine: 3000 Ferrari (Type 051), V10
Total Displacement: 2.997 cm3
Timing Gear: 40 valves
Fuel Feed: Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Ignition: Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
Transmission: Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox, limited-slip
differential, 7 gears + reverse
Chassis: Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Front Suspension: Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs
Rear Suspension: Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs
Brakes: Ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Length: 4.495 mm
Width: 1.796 mm
Height: 959 mm
Front Track: 1.470 mm
Rear Track: 1.405 mm
Kerb Weight (with water and oil): 600Kg
Wheels: 13" |
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