You may think that after Ferrari showed off photos of its upcoming station wagon, excuse us, shooting brake, next would be a pickup truck—especially after the new “F150” was announced. Fear not, this is not a Crewcab but rather, Maranello’s new F1 racer.
The 150 designation is a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Germany, er Italy. The F150 is the first F1 racer to be revealed for 2011. The new aero regulations have changed the car’s shape significantly—no more double diffuser and blown rear wing, and no more F-duct. A hydraulically adjustable rear wing is now part of the package, as is the KERS energy-recovery system last seen in 2009.
Here are some of the pertinent specs of Mssrs. Alonso and Massa’s new Sunday car:
Chassis
• Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
• Gearbox: Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
• Differential: Limited-slip differential
• Command: Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox – quick shift
• Number of gears: 7 +Reverse
• Brakes: Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
• Suspension: Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
• Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 640 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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