Ferrari launch F150

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Ferrari unveiled their new Ferrari F150 car for the Formula One season on Friday, 28th Jan, 2011 at Ferrari Base, Maranello.

First official testing with this season's new Pirelli tyres start on Tuesday in Valencia.

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo beamed with pride at the lavish launch ceremony, as did the team's other driver Felipe Massa, aiming to improve on a poor season last year.

Sergio Marchionne, chief executive of FIAT who hold a controlling stake in Ferrari, was also reported to be in attendance along with the head of the Agnelli empire John Elkann as all the big guns turned out in the hope of witnessing the start of a triumphant year for Italy and their team.

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, 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
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Ferrari F150 launched at Ferrari Base, Maranello on 28th Jan, 2011