Formula One Ferrari F2012 (Progetto 663) with Kaspersky. “Scuderia Ferrari” team. Made in Italy in 2012. Ferrari 056 2.4 V8 90° engine. Weight: 640 kg. 19 races: 9 victories + 12 podiums.

The Ferrari F2012 is a Formula One racing car designed by Scuderia Ferrari for the 2012 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Pat Fry, Nikolas Tombazis and Nicolas Hennel with Luca Marmorini leading the engine and electronics design. The car was launched on 3 February at Ferrari’s facility in Maranello. The car, which was driven by Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, made its debut at the first pre-season test at Jerez.

Like most 2012-specification cars, the F2012 featured a ‘stepped nose’ to conform to new FIA safety regulations. The F2012 featured a pullrod front suspension, which had not been seen in Formula One since the 2001 Minardi PS01 and Arrows A22 cars. A pullrod rear suspension was also introduced. L-shaped inlets also feature on the sidepods as the Ferrari F10 did in 2010.

It was reported that Ferrari had developed a “reactive ride height” suspension system, a mechanical device designed to maintain ride height under braking which they hoped to use in their 2012 car. The FIA ruled that devices contravene the regulations as they could improve the aerodynamic performance of cars, which led to the device being banned.

Chassis: carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque

Suspension (front): Independent suspension, pullrod activated torsion springs

Suspension (rear): as front

Engine: Ferrari Tipo 056-2012 2,398 cc (146 cu in) V8 (90°) 750 hp (560 kW) Naturally aspirated, 18,000 RPM limited with KERS, mid-mounted

Transmission: Ferrari 7 speeds + reverse Semi-automatic sequential, electronically controlled, longitudinal gearbox, quick-shift Limited-slip differential

Weight: 640 kg (1,411.0 lb) (including driver, water and lubricant)

Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 66L/2 Fuel

Shell: Helix Ultra Lubricant

Tyres: Pirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)

OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13″

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