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february 22, 2018 - Ferrari

Ferrari 2018 SF71H


The #sf71h (the code name for the 669 project) is the sixty fourth single-seater car designed and produced by #ferrari to compete in the #formula1 World Championship. Rule changes introduced last season led to the introduction of significant aerodynamic modifications and wider tyres, all aimed at increasing performance. Therefore the new 2018 #ferrari #f1 car has been created to make the most of the experience gained last year. Compared to 2017’s #sf70h, the wheelbase has been changed slightly, with the side dimensions also revised along with the cooling system. The suspension follows the tried and tested practice of using push-rods at the front and pull-rods at the rear, however, their design has been updated based on experience gained during the first season running the wider tyres.

Cockpit protection

The most obvious element to catch the eye is the Halo, designed to protect the cockpit area. After two years of on-track testing, it has now entered the rule book. It weighs around 7 Kg, plus fittings and this has only been partly compensated for with an increase of 5 Kg – from 728 to 733 – to the minimum car weight set in the 2018 regulations.

Power Unit

The number of V6 engines that can be used over the course of the season, without incurring a penalty, continues to decrease, this year from 4 to 3. The same number applies to the turbo-compressor and MGU-H – the energy recovery system attached to the turbo – while only 2 MGU-K -the device that generates kinetic energy linked to the transmission – are allowed over the year, a figure which also applies to the electronic control unit and the batteries. Therefore those in the engine department have also based their work on these new parameters.

The programme

After it’s launch on Thursday 22nd February, the #sf71h will be transported to Barcelona’s Catalunya Circuit, for a filming day on Sunday 25th, followed by the start of testing proper on Monday 26th. The first session runs to the end of Thursday 1st March, while the second test takes place at the same circuit from 6th  to 9th March. Both Scuderia #ferrari race drivers, #kimiraikkonen and #sebastianvettel will be driving.

 

Technical Data
Chassis made from carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Longitudinal #ferrari gearbox (8 speed + R)
Hydraulically controlled limited slip differential
Semi-automatic high speed, electronically controlled gear change
 
Brembo ventilated carbon disc brakes (front and rear) with brake-by-wire system on the rear brakesPush-rod front suspension

 

Pull-rod rear suspension

 
Weight with water, oil and driver, 733 kg

 

13” OZ wheels (front and rear)

 

 

ERS System
Battery energy (per lap)4 MJ
Power of MGU-K120 kW
Max revs MGU-K50000
Max revs MGU-H125000

 

Ferrari 062 EVO Engine
Cubic capacity1600 cc
Maximum revs15000
SuperchargingA single Turbo
Fuel flow rate100 kg/hr max
Amount of fuel105 kg
ConfigurationV6 90°
No. of cylinders6
Bore80 mm
Stroke53 mm
Valves4 per cylinder
InjectionDirect, max 500 bar

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