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(from Ferrari Press
Release) The F60 is the fifty fifth single-seater built by
Ferrari specifically to compete in the Formula 1 World Championship.
The name of the car was chosen to celebrate the Scuderia's
participation in all 60 editions of the Formula 1 World Championship
since 1950 to date.
The project, which goes
by the internal code name of 660, represents the Scuderia's
interpretation of the regulations that come into force this year,
which include very many new elements. As far as the aerodynamics are
concerned, these modifications are the result of the work carried
out by the OWG (Overtaking Working Group,) set up by the FIA in
collaboration with the teams to produce a set of rules aimed at
encouraging more overtaking on track: the front wing, which has a
neutral central profile, common to all, is developed mainly on its
side elements and is much wider than in the past: the bodywork can
no longer carry the slotted apertures that had characterised the
Ferrari cars over the past few years.
Other aerodynamic
devices are also significantly reduced; the rear wing is higher and
narrower than in the past; the diffuser has been moved rearward. The
combination of changes naturally led the initial design phase down
radically different routes when it came to the side pods and
protection components: the apertures have been reduced in size and
moved rearward, while the upper and rear elements are larger to aid
the exit of air.
The new rules regarding
aerodynamics have also led to modifications to the suspension, as
these elements can no longer be enclosed to the same extent. The
suspension system and the whole layout of the car have been
redesigned in the light of the new rules in order to achieve the
correct weight distribution.
The design also takes
into account two other significant changes in the 2009 regulations:
the possibility of using a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) and
the reintroduction of "slick" tyres. The KERS on the F60 was
designed by Ferrari in collaboration with Magneti Marelli and is
centrally mounted on the engine under the rear part of the chassis;
its management has involved all departments of the Gestione Sportiva.
The return to tyres with no grooves is another element which is down
to the work of the OWG, as is the introduction of a flap on the
front wing that can be adjusted by the driver when the car is
moving.
The software for
managing this tool, as well as for the KERS, was designed in
Maranello. The transmission has been redesigned to optimise the
aerodynamic efficiency of the car. The gearbox casing is again made
in carbon and is still positioned longitudinally. The gearbox is
fitted with a speed shifter. There is also a new braking system,
with callipers designed by Brembo. Other important rule changes for
this year stem from the work of FIA and FOTA (Formula One Teams
Association) aimed at producing a significant reduction in the
teams' operational costs. <BR>As far as the engine is concerned,
which retains its longitudinal mounting in the F60 and continues as
a load bearing structure, the rules now state that a total of eight
engines may be used over the 17 Grand Prix race weekends on the
calendar.
Accordingly, the maximum
permitted engine speed has been reduced to 18,000 rpm and the
distance target for each unit is now around 2,500 kilometres.
Furthermore, modifications have been made to the inlet trumpets, the
position of the injectors and the configuration of the exhausts. The
changes to the regulations mean that, on the reliability front,
Shell has played a fundamental role in defining the lubricants for
both the engine and gearbox.
As usual, the technical
partners have played an important part right from the design and
development stage of the entire car. Apart from the aforementioned
Shell, a significant contribution has been made by the FIAT Research
Centre, especially in the use of its simulation systems and by
Brembo, in the development of the braking system. As usual, great
attention has been paid to the management and optimisation of the
materials used, at the design stage and through quality control,
aimed at maximising performance while maintaining the highest
possible levels of safety.
Technical specifications
Chassis
Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal garbo Limited-slip differential
Semiautomatic sequential electronically controlled garbo - 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) 605 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear) 13"
Kinetic energy recovery system by Ferrari in cooperation with
Magneti Marelli
Engine
Type 056
Number of cylinders 8
Cilinder 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-66L/2
Lubricant Shell
