Hakkinen (left) and Massa (right) poses with the F2008

Team Ferrari launched their Season 2008 car, the F2008. Held at Maranello, Italy

This is the 54th Ferrari car in production since Ferrari’s participation in the Formula One World Championship

The F2008 will feature the new electronic system SECU (Standard Electronic Control Unit), new gearbox usage and material composites changes that’s to be implemented by all F1 cars this season due to the new ruling change

Also the new ruling will likely to result in all F1 teams car to be heavier than its predecessor

This Ferrari’s F2008 has a new aerodynamic surface where the side pods & engine cover are more tapered. Also the monococque under the driver’s leg has been cut away and there’s a new revised suspension system

Ferrari F2008 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
• Ventilated 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
• Lubricant: Shell SL-1098