Ferrari has shown the world its 2012 car for the first time, which it hopes will power Fernando Alonso to a third world title.
The car, named the F2012, was due to be launched officially at Maranello but this was cancelled following severe snowfall in the area.
The F2012 also has a step nose that features on most of the cars that have launched so far, other than the sleek McLaren that was launched on Wednesday.
Technical Specifications
Chassis
— Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
— Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
— Limited-slip differential
— Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox – quick shift
— Number of gears: 7 +Reverse
— Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
— Independent suspension, pull-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
— Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 640 kg
— OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13”
Engine
— Type: 056
— Number of cylinders: 8
— Cylinder block in sand cast aluminium V 90°
— Number of valves: 32
— Pneumatic distribution
— Total displacement: 2398 cm3
— Piston bore: 98 mm
— Weight > 95 kg
— Electronic injection and ignition
— Fuel: Shell V-Power
— Lubricant: Shell Helix Ultra
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