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Friday, June 8, 2012

Ferrari F2012 Gets Exhaust Upgrade

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Ferrari F2012  gets McLaren style exhaust upgrade 
Ferrari F2012 has followed the same exhaust development path as McLaren after introducing a significant upgrade for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.
Ferrari F2012 Gets Exhaust Upgrade
The Italian outfit has struggled in this particular area and has trialled several different versions over the course of the last six races.
The latest development, most similar to McLaren and Sauber, uses the downwash coming over the sidepods to direct air into the diffuser, rather than previous iterations which have attempted to channel the air directly through floor.
Ferrari F2012 Gets Exhaust Upgrade

Ferrari F2012  TECHNICAL SPECS
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, pull-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 640 kg
OZ 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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