F2008 - Ferrari’s 2008 F1 Challenger Unveiled
The 2008 launch season kicked off with Ferrari unveiling their 2008 challenger - F2008. The new car has been designed by the team around Ferrari’s technical director Aldo Costa. The car will get its first taste of the track action tomorrow with Kimi Raikkonen behind the wheel of the No. 1 car at Fiorano. Especially when viewed from the top it looks like one mean machine… The car is still under development and it is very likely that the aero parts will look totally different when the winter testing season is over.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal gearbox Limited-slip differential
Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox quick-shift
Number of gears: 7 + Reverse
Ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight (with water, lubricant and driver): 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13”
Engine
Type: 056
Number of cylinders: 8
Cylinder block in cast aluminium: V 90°
Number of valves: 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement: 2398 cm3
Piston bore: 98 mm
Weight: <95 kg
Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 64
Lubricant: Shell SL-1098
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January 6th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Yes indeed it looks mean. Lets see what Felipe and Kimi can do with it.
January 7th, 2008 at 12:33 am
I think it’s a looker but quite muddled around the sidepods; too many bits sticking out. Still, hopefully it’ll perform well enough to challenge for the titles again.
January 7th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Those bits sticking out will get even worse during the season
Some more turbulence behind the car …
let’s hope the 2009 aero rules will get rid of those …
i hope that Ferrari AND 2-3 other teams get their cars right and we have exciting season
January 7th, 2008 at 1:27 am
I’m waiting for the photos of the McLaren. I’m sure they will be very blurry and hard to make out haha
January 8th, 2008 at 10:25 am
This is one mean looking ride. It looks like it will take off. Where does the hole in the nose lead?
January 8th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
Sure is a mean machine looking forward for the performance and a good battle for 2008 ……………………Watch out Mclaren fans be prepare.Ha…Ha..
January 15th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Go TIfosi! This year is going to be your year once again! Kimi Raikkonen go go go!