A1GP Powered by Ferrari car

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A1 GP powered by Ferrari race car.
Category A1 Grand Prix
Constructor Ferrari
Predecessor A1 Grand Prix car
SuccessorNone
Technical specifications
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Double wishbone with pushrod operated coil-over damper units
Suspension (rear)Double wishbone with pushrod operated coil-over damper units
Length569 mm (22.4 in)
Width666.5 mm (26.24 in)
Height446 mm (17.6 in)
Engine Ferrari F136 4.5 L (275 cu in) V8 (90°) naturally-aspirated
Torque 406 lb⋅ft (550 N⋅m)
Transmission Magneti Marelli 6-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle-shift
Power540 bhp (400 kW) (in race mode)
600–650 bhp (450–480 kW) (in PowerBoost mode)
Weight700 kg (1,500 lb)
Fuel Shell E10 102 RON
Brakes Brembo
Tyres Michelin
Clutch AP three-plate carbon/carbon with steel hub
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll A1 teams
Notable driversAll A1 drivers
Debut 2008–09 A1GP Netherlands
Last event 2008–09 A1GP Britain

A1GP Powered by Ferrari car is a vehicle designed to compete in the A1 Grand Prix. The chassis is based on the Formula One Ferrari F2004 chassis. It is made from carbon-fibre skins with an aluminium honeycomb core, and has been tested to meet all FIA crash safety standards. Only 23 cars were ever made, and currently reside in the USA with A1GP Collection.

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Design

History

On October 11, 2007, A1GP and Ferrari announced a six-year collaboration on the new generation of A1GP cars. The new "Powered by Ferrari" car is a modification of the Formula One Ferrari F2004 chassis with a V8 Ferrari engine producing 600 bhp. [3] The car was officially revealed in Southern England, and driven for the first time by John Watson in an inaugural event in May 2008. Michelin supplied the tyres for the new car. [4]

The car was developed and tested over more than 5,600 km (3,500 mi) at Mugello Circuit, Fiorano Circuit, Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Circuito Guadix, Silverstone Circuit, Donington Park, Circuit Paul Ricard and Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. Andrea Bertolini was the main test driver, but testing was carried out by Marc Gené, Patrick Friesacher, Jonny Kane and Danny Watts during the sessions at Silverstone Circuit. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

On July 22, 2008, information regarding the then-new "Powered by Ferrari" A1GP car was revealed. [11]

On August 2–3 2008, the first press and public presentation of this car was held on the TT Circuit Assen with former A1 Team Netherlands driver, Renger van der Zande. [12] Two weeks after, the car was presented in Rotterdam during the Bavaria City Racing Festival. The A1 Team Netherlands car was driven by Carlo van Dam. [13]

Pre-season tests of the new 'powered by Ferrari' car took place on consecutive weekends in September at Donington Park, Mugello and Snetterton. [14]

It was only used for the 2008–2009 season as the series was cancelled for the next season.

PowerBoost

Each car is equipped with a unique PowerBoost system, a mechanism to provide short bursts of increased power to create additional overtaking opportunities and action throughout the race. By changing the engine's parameters, the system can give the driver additional power over a limited time during each race to take the car from the base 540 bhp (400 kW) to its maximum power of 600 bhp (450 kW).

The PowerBoost is driver-activated by a button mounted on the steering wheel. While the number of PowerBoost uses remain unchanged from Zytek era (4 times in Sprint races and 8 times in Feature races), a new rule for the season allowed drivers to use it for the entirety of a single lap during qualifying sessions. [15]

Wheels and tyres

Michelin was contracted to be the exclusive tyre supplier for three seasons beginning with 2008–09 season. Only one season was completed under this contract as the series was cancelled afterwards. Wheel rims were supplied by OZ Racing.

Engine

The engine is built by Ferrari. It is a 4.5-litre Ferrari F136 V8 engine capable of delivering 600 bhp (450 kW) in PowerBoost mode. The new engine weighs 160 kg, 40 kg more than the previously used Zytek engines.

Technical specifications

References

  1. ↑ "A1GP reveals first image of 'Powered by Ferrari' car | Car News | Auto123". auto123.com. May 12, 2008.
  2. ↑ A1GP Car Manual
  3. ↑ The new A1GP car a1gp.com (May 12, 2008 )
  4. ↑ Michelin to supply A1GP a1gp.com (July 21, 2008)
  5. ↑ New car gets first run out Archived May 28, 2008, at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com (May 27, 2008)
  6. ↑ New car continues test programme Archived August 3, 2020, at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com (June 13, 2008 )
  7. ↑ New car hits half season distance a1gp.com (July 7, 2008 )
  8. ↑ Engine coverage Archived October 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com (July 14, 2008 )
  9. ↑ Wind tunnel testing for new car a1gp.com (August 1, 2008)
  10. ↑ Faster than ever before Archived September 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com (August 22, 2008 )
  11. ↑ The A1GP Powered by Ferrari car Archived October 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com (July 22, 2008)
  12. ↑ Assen gets a taste of new A1GP car a1gp.com (August 4, 2008 )
  13. ↑ Dutch delight Archived August 31, 2008, at the Wayback Machine a1gp.com (August 19, 2008 )
  14. ↑ Two major test sessions planned a1gp.com (June 9, 2008)
  15. ↑ "Teams to get joker qualifying lap". a1gp.com. November 21, 2008. Archived from the original on September 4, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2008.
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