Ross Brawn and Rory Byrne designed Ferrari F2001, a highly successful Formula
1 for 2001 racing season. Because of new regulations, the aerodynamics of the
car had to be redesigned and as a result F2001 had a lower nose, a higher front
wing and longer flanks. The traction and launch control system were reintroduced
in Ferrari F2001 and the car's suspension was designed accordingly.
Systems
The designers took clew from McLaren way of designing a car. Ferrari trademarks
like periscope exhausts and small bargeboards were of course featured, but
McLaren style things also found a place. The basic gearbox and internal layout
was unchanged. The car’s front and rear suspension system had pushrod-activated
torsion spring. It used seven-speed longitudinal semi-automatic sequential
gearbox. Ventilated carbon fibre discs were used which were more effective than
the normal ones. Weight of the vehicle with water, lubricant and driver did not
exceed 600kg.
Dimensions
The racing car has length, width and height of 4445mm, 1796mm and 959mm
respectively. The wheelbase is of 3010mm while front and rear wheels are
1470/1405mm. Weight or the car with water, lubricant and driver is 600kg. Both
front and rear wheels are front and rear.
Record
Ferrari F2001 had an exemplary record in its career. It took 10 wins, 13 pole
positions, 4 fastest laps and 197 points. Schumacher, the legendary driver, took
the car's final win in the Australian Grand Prix before it was replaced by the
all conquering F2002 from the third race.
Engine
Ferrari F 2001 used rear-mounted Ferrari 050 Normally Aspirated 90-degree V10.
The engine had aluminum alloy block and head, and it was mid, longitudinally
mounted. A naturally aspirated engine, it was fed Magnetti-Marelli Fuel
injection. The valvetrain was 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC and the displacement was
2.997 liter / 182.9 cu in.
* Type: 3000 Ferrari (Type 050)
* Number and arrangement of cylinders: V10
* Unitary and total capacity: 2997m3
* Number of valves: 40
* Fuel feed: Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
* Ignition: Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
* Lubrication: Shell
Transmission
* Wheel drive: rear
* Gearbox: longitudinal semi-automatic sequential electronically controlled
gearbox.
* Differential: limited-slip
Chassis
* Type and material: carbon-fibre and composite honeycomb
* Front suspension: independent, push-rod activated torsion arms
* Rear suspension: independent, push-rod activated torsion arms
* Brakes: ventilated carbon fibre discs
Dimensions and Weight
* Length: 4,445mm
* Width: 1,796mm
* Height: 959mm
* Wheelbase: 3010mm
* Front and rear track: 1470/1405mm
* Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 600kg
* Wheels: 13" (front and rear)
* Tyres: Bridgestone |
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