Ferrari F10 Analysis

After the first tests we have been able to see the F10 with more detail, the new Ferrari is a longer car. Comparisons with the Renault R30 show that the Italian single-seater must be a little more than 5 meters long. Is length this Ferrari’s secret?

A car like this has several advantages, including the possibility to have a soft air flow around the single-seater. Naturally, together with a great distance between axles. This is peculiar because McLaren found that the more distance between axles was inefficient for it in 2009.

If we try to guess the reason for this length, maybe it was motivated by the need to include a larger fuel tank … Is it possible that the fuel tank size forced this decision?

The nose’s cone is sharp and it marks a great difference from all the Ferraris of the last 10 years. The tip extends at the forefront of the front wing, being bigger than the F60’s. The top part, as was expected, is a copy of the Red Bull RB5’s V shape, with the outer sides of the nose higher than the middle part.

Around and behind the pilot’s position, all parts have had an evolution (if not to say they’re totally new.) The sidepods’ cooling openings haven’t had almost any modifications nor the airbox or rear part of the car. The engine’s exhaust contrary to Renault’s has been transferred farther to the front.

Specifications

Chassis: Molded carbon fiber and aluminum honeycomb composite monocoque.
Gearbox: Ferrari longitudinal gearbox, semi-automatic, electronically controlled sequential – fast gear change
Differential: Limited slide differential
Number of gears: 7 + backward gear
Brakes: Brembo
Suspension: independent suspension, activated push-rod with torsion bar and front and rear damper units
Weight: with water, oil and pilot: 620 kg
Wheels: BBS tyres (front and rear): 13 inches

Engine

Type: Ferrari 056
Number of cylinder: V8 a 90 °
Cylinder block: aluminum
Number of valves: 32
Overall cylinder: 2398 cm3
Piston bore: 98 mm
Weight: at least 95 kg (FIA regulation)
Injection: electronic fuel injection
Fuel: Shell V-Power

Oil: Shell Helix Ultra

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