Ferrari F2008

[The_last_of_TG3]

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






It ain't pretty but I am sure it will be fast

 

[rest have risen above me]

No Air con

No electric windows

No Sat Nav as Standard

and I bet the fuel consumption is rubbish....LOL


Bit of a looker though....

 

[tommo9999]

Looks like a McLaren to me!! Almost identical, like they used the same plans.

 

[firestorm]

Nice, but can it tow a caravan?

 

[T55]

Being Italian I thought it would have 7 reverse gears and 1 forward, perhaps even a pop-up white flag for when they want to change sides part way through the race ?

 

[I Look Like Kevin Costner]

And I thought the F1 regs meant aero packages was being trimmed in 2008. This car has more add ons that ever.....

Hope the Mclaren is fitted with appendage breakers!!DT_Xtremez_30:

 

[Wonky Tonka]

Very nice, but will it get Kimi another championship this year?

 

[I Look Like Kevin Costner]

Very nice, but will it get Kimi another championship this year?

Oh I hope not!!DT_Xtremez_32:

 

[Wonky Tonka]

I wonder if Kimi has been working on his public speaking skills during the closed season?

Would be nice to hear more than one tone from himDT_Xtremez_42:

 

[The_last_of_TG3]

I Would like to see Massa take this title but I doubt it, IMO the F2008 looks the same as the F2007 apart from the raised cockpit sides and the nose vent. I thought this was going to be a drastic update.

As you say I thought Aero was getting trimmed this year but this looks like it has ram raided Halfords whilst covered in glue

 

[denthemen]

Who the fcuk is Alice??

Who the fcuk is Alice??

Haven't got a clue who that sponsor is - must have put a fair few blats into it tho - it's all over the carDT_Xtremez_19:

 

[The_last_of_TG3]

it is a well know fag company that is not allowed to sponsor anything any more, however putting it as a bar code for a pack of 20 Marlbro (spl) seems to throw people off the scent

 

[propersplitbrainme]

What a cool looking machine!

Older F1 cars of even the 1980s era look like Model T Fords comapred to these wind-tunnel wonders of today.

 

[Ex-Bay]

Oh I hope not!!DT_Xtremez_32:

Here, Here!


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[MrMasher]

To quote yahoo's F1 news page:

The car features a number of major changes from the 2007 model, all of which have been made in line with this year's banning of electronic driver aids.

The F2008 has a longer wheelbase than last year's car to improve the weight distribution now that traction control will no longer be allowed, and it's electronics are far less advanced too, following the introduction of a standard ECU to all cars this season.

The gearbox - which must now last four races between changes rather than just one last year - plus increased driver head protection and a reduction in the number of hi-tech materials allowed in the car's construction - means that the overall weight of the machine is significantly heavier than it's predecessor.

The aerodynamics too have had a radical overhaul, all aimed at maximising the car's performance without driver aids.

The team though, said that the aero package will be altered before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix to a noticeable extent.

I have a feeling that this will be a good season.
Potentially we'll have at least 3 teams fighting for the lead and possibly 5 if Honda and BMW catch up.

Regardless of what you all think of Kimi, he is a damned fast driver and currently the world champion!::

 

[The_last_of_TG3]

I don't think Honda will catch up that quickly, I am sure by mid season Ross will of done some magic and brought them forward.

 

[MrMasher]

I don't think Honda will catch up that quickly, I am sure by mid season Ross will of done some magic and brought them forward.

Ah, but Honda much like Renault started work very early on this years car. Once they worked out last season they each had crap cars they concentrated on building a good un for this year. Dont be suprised to see Renault back up there. Honda might well be up with the front runners, esp, as you mentioned, with Ross Brawn at the helm.
No traction control and JB's smooth right foot action...............................DT_Xtremez_28:

 

[The_last_of_TG3]

Rubens is smooth to.

as for Renault I am surprised that a team can fall from grace so quickly, it was true Hero's to zero's stuff last year

 

[MrMasher]

Renault really did fall behind the drag curve last year. For me their shining star was Heikki. Considering the supposed credentials of his team mate Fisi he outshone him good and proper in his rookie year. I think Lewis will have his hands full this coming season. Heikki is very fast and he is also a nice guy.
Fisi by the way looks as if he is going to Force India (Spyker). What a come down eh? From champion team 2 season ago to that?

 

[I Look Like Kevin Costner]

but this looks like it has ram raided Halfords whilst covered in glue

Oh, so does the McLaren MP4-23.......

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Shock horror.DT_Xtremez_31: DT_Xtremez_31:

Nice to see a Spanish sponsor has decided to stay..(Abbey in July!)

Mr Masher, this car is going to give your boy a hell of a beating!!!DT_Xtremez_30: