![]() Going forward, Ferrari plans to introduce a new or a revised model every year, with the mid-cycle refreshes designated with an "M" for modification. A new Enzo supercar and a reworked are due in 2012, with a 458 Scuderia for 2013. A recent Ferrari business analysis presentation revealed that a replacement will arrive in the first half of 2011, followed by a Spider (convertible) version of the 458 Italia in the second half both will most likely arrive stateside as 2012 models. While the official word from North America is that the only new car for 2011 will be the 458 Italia, a has shed light on the company's future plans. Armed with a 565-bhp direct-injected 4.5-liter V-8 driving the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the Italia can lap Ferrari's Fiorano test track as quickly as the race-tuned and the much-revered top speed is "in excess of 202 mph." A stiffer chassis, sportier suspension tuning and a lighter curb weight (along with 82 extra horsepower) help counteract the 458 Italia's slightly larger footprint versus the it replaces. We also worked a lot on the dampers and the regulations.Leading the charge for the iconic brand in 2011 will be the recently released. We think that we reached the same level as with the other suspension and we think that we have a minimum in terms of space. Our choice was to wrap the push-rod up, to improve the rear and gain aerodynamics. “There are different options for the suspension regarding aerodynamics and the pull-rod is an advantage. A company under Italian law, having its registered office at Via Emilia Est No. “We were working with different set ups for the suspension, such as Red Bull’s pull-rod” explains Ferrari engineer Nikolas Tombazis. ![]() However sources suggest that one of the issues with this layout is that for the mechanics to adjust the dampers the now have to remove the floor of the car. This allowed the Ferrari aerodynamicists to develop much lower rear body work, one of the key benefits of a pull rod layout. It has chosen to retain conventional push rods but with substantial work has been carried out on damper placement, moving them from above the transmission further forward and lower in the car. The test was little more than a shake down but allowed for some interesting observations to be made.įerrari has opted not to use Red Bull style pull rod rear suspension on the F150 but it believes it has a solution that is even better. The first 2011 F1 car to be revealed the Ferrari F150 ran on track for the first time yesterday at Fiorano. ![]()
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