The new F1 car - named the F2001 - was launched in Maranello on the 29th January. The car will defend
attacks on Ferrari's Drivers' and Constructors' World Championship crowns. The car was presented by
Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo, Sporting Director Jean Todt, Technical Director Ross Brawn, Engine
Director Paulo Martinelli, Designer Rory Byrne and the three drivers - Michael Schumacher, Rubens
Barichello and the Test Driver, Luca Badoer. Around 700 members of the Ferrari world Club and Ferrari
Clubs from all over Italy were arranged in the grandstands to make up the name "F2001" (See Pictures).
This year the team will feel under extreme pressure to keep their position as number one.
Forza Ferrari!
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| Engine | 3000 Ferrari (Type 050), V10 |
| Fuel & Lubricant | Shell |
| Cylinder Block | Die-cast aluminium |
| Number of Valves | 40 |
| Distribution | Pneumatic |
| Total Displacement | 2,997 cc |
| Fuel Feed | Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection |
| Electronic Ignition | Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection |
| Transmission | Longitudinal semi-automatic sequential gearbox, limited-slip differential |
| Gears | 7 + reverse |
| Brakes | Ventilated carbon-fibre discs all round |
| Suspension | Independent, push-rod activated torsion springs |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre and composite honeycomb |
| Length | 4,445 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 959 mm |
| Front Track | 1,470 mm |
| Rear Track | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,010 mm |
| Weight | 600 kg with water, lubricant and driver |
| Wheels | 13" front and rear |
| Tyres | Bridgestone |