Ferrari launch 2010 title contender

Word on the street is that the car represents a radical approach compared to a conservative evolution of the F60.

And lets face it - so it should be - last year's car was a bit of a dog - and despite some enthusiastic pedalling by Kimi while Felipe was out of the cockpit - other drivers such as Badoer and Fisichella were made to look woeful and highlight what a tricky car it was to drive.

This year the removal of KERS and the refuelling ban meant that Ferrari had a lot of work to undertake - and their abandonement of development of last years car mid-season to focus on this Racecar - will mean expectations will be high.

Anyway we hope Felipe will fare well against the inevitable onslaught of mind games from Fernando and his management as they seek an advantage in the team - let the games commence!

Click here for the Official Felipe Massa web site - designed and built by Racecar

Meaningless PR bollocks re car spec below:

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, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear

Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 620 kg

BBS 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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