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[hookedon-f1]

Sato, on Jan 7 2008, 08:46 AM, said:

At least that'd be better than a Silver/Hamilton 08.

   Ha ah for sure !!!!

[dribbler]

aussief1, on Jan 7 2008, 05:44 AM, said:

I wonder how Felipe and Kimi are going to find the visablity of the F2008 rear view mirrors (still being located way out on the very edge of the sidepod) with the mandatory raised and lengthened sides

Should be okay. I don't think they'll need them very much, especially if Fernando is behind.

[mikathegreat2]

Jenson_Rules!!!, on Jan 6 2008, 06:49 PM, said:

To say I want to make love to it is an understatement! It's a very beautiful car! Shame it's a Ferrari haha!

The fact that it's not a Honda makes it a lot better looking & sexy!

[Rainmaster]

A few treats for Ferrari fans...

Ferrari front view.



F2008 Steering wheel.






Click on them and drool...

[Jenson_Rules]

[Rainmaster]

Jenson_Rules!!!, on Jan 7 2008, 07:48 PM, said:

More...













I forgot to mention how beautiful this car looks, from any angle! The photos are from Autosport.

[KazamaS15]

Wow. The front wing is totally re-designed. The front wing looks a lot like the FW29s'.

[B.P.]

Thanks for the pics George, and yes, wow what a nice looking car.

[Jez]

Very positive impression - Raikkonen
"The first impressions of the new car were very positive," said Kimi Raikkonen to the press after his first outing with the F2008 on the Fiorano circuit on wet tarmac. "I don't think we have to make any improvements at the moment. There were some problems today and we still don't have the final tyres; but the impression was really fine. Next week we have further possibilities to see how the car behaves."

The Finnish driver replied to the question if a lower and maybe shorter car, without traction control, could influence its driveability: "I don't have many points of reference. I can only compare it to the last car. I did a test without traction control before Christmas and I have to say that first of all you have to drive very cautiously and consider that a car with traction control is fast and might respond a little bit faster. Surely the first impression is really positive and you can handle the car even without the traction control. The weather could have been better today, but it is really nice to drive this single-seater."

Kimi Raikkonen drove a total of 55 laps on standard rain tyres, with the fastest lap in a time of 1.00.897.

Source

[Kerry]

They are good Cars I like them.

[pumpdoc]

Sweet, sweet sweet

[Boudica]

It seems Kimi didn't want to stop working yesterday. After 17:00, when it was already pretty dark, he asked the team to go out on track again and it was on that very run he set the best time of the day.

''I'm happy, everything ok. No problem of any sort, not for the car, not for me, I'm not even a bit tired.''

''I didn't notice any substantial difference with the higher driver protection, these are modifications that increase the safety but for us, drivers, really little changes.''

''In short the first impression of the F2008 is very positive. It seems very fast to me, like the one from last year that brought me the title straight away....so on to the title quickly...No, jokes aside, I couldn't have hoped for a more positive day than this. And when it goes like this it's a good sign.''

On driving in the dark, was he preparing for the nightrace in Singapore already ?: ''I saw things very well, in my country your darkness is almost light for us. There will be time to prepare for the nightrace in Singapore.''

''There is a long way to go and we try to prepare in the best of ways because we want a good start to the season.''



Last year Massa did a 58.8 on dry tyres, Kimi time seems good because he was on a wet track running intermediates the whole day, it was also very foggy and visibility was low the whole day. But the car does seem faster then last year's car, the testing next week will be interesting to watch.

[Boudica]

A great video about the shakedown

[Kerry]

its good to see Him happy.

[Boudica]

Some more details:

The design, codenamed internally as the 659, represents the Scuderia's interpretation of the regulations in force in 2008. A major new element of these is the introduction of a new electronic system to be used by all teams, known as SECU (Standard Electronic Control Unit) and produced by MES (McLaren Electronic Systems.) It consists of a single control unit and a software system, the development of which ends as the season begins. Other areas affected by rule changes are: gearbox, which must be used for four consecutive events; safety, with the introduction of higher side protection around the driver's helmet; materials, with a limit to the type of composites that can be used. As a result of these rules, there has been an increase in the weight of the car. All aerodynamic surfaces have been completely revised, however the current version will be replaced by a completely different configuration in time for the first race. In fact, an intensive and all encompassing development programme is planned to run throughout the season. The monococque has been further cut away under the driver's legs and the side pods and engine cover are more tapered. The suspension system has been reworked and developed around the new aerodynamics.

The wheelbase and weight distribution have been adapted to meet the challenge of the new regulations and on the basis of lessons learned last year in terms of the performance of the Bridgestone tyres. Changes to the technical and sporting regulations in terms of electronics, alongside the introduction of the SECU, have led to the removal of a host of a driver aids, such as traction control and engine breaking and the electronically assosted starting system, and also mean that management of the differential, engine and gearchange are much simpler. The gearbox casing is produced in carbon, while the transmission continues to be mounted longitudinally. For the second consecutive year the gearchange is fitted with a quick shift system (new further developed one this year), adapted to the SECU software and further speeded up. In dealing with the reliability aspect of the new regulations, Shell has played a key role in defining the lubricants for the gearbox. The braking system has been updated with new callipers and innovative concepts regarding cooling.

The 056 engine is mounted longitudinally and continues as a load bearing element. Its basic structure remains unchanged compared to the unit homologated at the start of last season, while its auxiliary systems, air and fuel intakes have been further developed. The technical regulations also call for the use of fuel corresponding to European Union norms, with a content of components derived from biological sources equal to 5.75%. As usual, during the design and development stages of the entire car, our technical partners played an important role. Apart from previously mentioned significant input from Shell , also worthy of note is the contribution of the Fiat Research Centre, especially in providing simulation systems and Brembo for its work in developing the braking system. As is now traditional, a great deal of attention was paid to the performance and optimising of the materials used at the design stage and through quality control, striving to maximise performance levels while attaining the highest possible safety standards.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Chassis

Carbon-fibre and honeycomb
composite structure

Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
Limited-slip differential

Semiautomatic sequential
electronically controlled gearbox
quick-shift

Number of gears: 7 + Reverse

Ventiled 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''

Engine

Type: 056

Number of cylinders: 8

Cylinder 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 64

Lubrcant: Shell SL-1098

[clay]

did ferrari make specific changes to the car to suit kimi's driving style?

[5P33D3V1L]

the car is beautiful! The livery the red, the shape of the back and side.

but.......

That front wing is absolutely hideous!

[ecapdeville]

Rainmaster, on Jan 7 2008, 01:32 PM, said:

F2008 Steering wheel.

F2008_St...ng_wheel.jpg

Hey PUMP!!! they have a button to call you in case of help!!!!  

[Quiet One]

BTW, the "Alice" on the wheel does not refer to the woman's name but to the italian word for "anchovy".

I think it's rather tacky to have "Anchovy" on your steering wheel...

[The Rumble Strip]

Edited by Team Formula One, 13 March 2008 - 05:08 PM.

[elgo]

Quiet One, on Jan 23 2008, 05:31 PM, said:

BTW, the "Alice" on the wheel does not refer to the woman's name but to the italian word for "anchovy".

I think it's rather tacky to have "Anchovy" on your steering wheel...

  
I heard that Honda have planned to put "Lemon" on theirs.

I know,this joke is terrible   I'll try to improve.

[David Adams]

It shocks me a little that they feel the need to write "PUMP" for the water bottle, surely you dont see F1 drivers racing around looking at the steering wheel to find the drink button?!

I know when I drive my car I never need to look where my indicators/lights/wipers/air con/radio buttons are!

QUICK EDIT: I bet it costs 500 quid for that text too

Edited by David Adams, 23 January 2008 - 10:09 PM.

[aussief1]

clay, on Jan 12 2008, 10:33 PM, said:

did ferrari make specific changes to the car to suit kimi's driving style?

Yeah I remember reading somewhere that the F2008 will suit Kimi more than Felipe.

[The Rumble Strip]

Edited by Team Formula One, 15 March 2008 - 07:26 PM.

[Rainmaster]

Nah I doubt it'll suit Kimi more than Felipe, apart from the obvious lack of electronics gizmo's