Ferrari F2008

Racing car
Car_name = Ferrari F2008


Category = Formula One
Constructor = Scuderia Ferrari
Designer = flagicon|Italy Mario Almondo
(Director of Operations)
flagicon|Italy Aldo Costa
(Technicial Director)
flagicon|France Gilles Simon
(Chief Engineer)| Team = Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro
Drivers = 1. flagicon|Finland Kimi Räikkönen
2. flagicon|Brazil Felipe Massa
Chassis = carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Front suspension = Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs
Rear suspension = Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs
Engine name = Ferrari 056
Capacity = 2398cc
Configuration = V8 19,000 RPM Limited
Turbo/NA =
Engine position =
Gearbox name = Ferrari
Gears = 7 speeds + reverse
Type = Semiautomatic sequential, electronically controlled gearbox, quick-shift
Differential = Limited-slip differential
Fuel = Shell V-Power ULG 64 Fuel
Shell SL-1098 Lubricant
Tyres = Bridgestone
BBS Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Debut = 2008 Australian Grand Prix
Races = 15
Wins = 7
Cons_champ =
Drivers_champ =
Poles = 7
Fastest_laps = 11
The Ferrari F2008 is a Formula One motor racing car, which Scuderia Ferrari is using to compete in the 2008 Formula One season.

The car was unveiled to the public on January 6, 2008. It features a new standard Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which is the electronic system that controls all the cars, produced by McLaren Electronic Systems. This was included to comply with the new regulations. The ECU also removes most of the driver aids used in previous seasons, including traction control, engine braking and electronically assisted starting system. It also makes the management of the differential, engine and gearchanges easier.Fact|date=January 2008

The car also weighs more than last season's F2007 chassis due to rule changes which includes the gearbox which has to be used for four consecutive races, higher side protection around the drivers helmet etc.

World champion Kimi Räikkönen gave the car its first shakedown at Ferrari's Fiorano test track on January 7 2008.

Gallery

Complete Formula One results

() (results in bold indicate pole position; results in "italics" indicate fastest lap)* Season in progress

smallsup|† Drivers did not finish the Grand Prix, but were classified as they completed over 90% of the race distance.

External links

* [http://www.mundoautomotor.com.ar/web/2008/01/06/ferrari-2008-el-f2008/ Car Specs and photos (Spanish)]
* [http://www.f1technical.net/f1db/cars/931 Car Specs on F1Technical.net]