Ferrari 89 specs & info

Nigel Mansell, Ferrari F1 89, 1989 French GP

Ferrari's F1 car for 1989

Technical specifications Ferrari 89 F1 car

Chassis: Type 640, single-piece monocoque, material: carbon-fibre and Kevlar honeycomb
Front Suspension: Double elliptic section wishbones, push-rods
Rear Suspension: Double wishbones, push-rods
Brakes: Ventilated carbon-fibre discs and one-piece Brembo callipers on all 4 wheels
Steering: Rack and pinion
Front Tyres: 25.0-10.0-13", Goodyear
Rear Tyres: 26.0-15.0-13, Goodyear
Wheels: one-piece cast, front 11.75x13", rear 16x13"
Fuel Tank: 192/203 litres, 1 central, 2 side tanks, 102 RON fuel
Bodywork: Composite, detachable
Transmission: Rear-wheel drive, three-plate steel clutch with mechanical and automatic control, 640/A longitudinal overhanging 7-speed gearbox + reverse, semi-automatic with electronic management
Gear Ratios: Variable depending on track

Dimensions

Length: 4,400 mm
Width: 2,130 mm
Height: 950 mm
Wheelbase: 2,830 mm
Front track: 1800 mm
Rear track: 1,675 mm
Kerb Weight (with water and oil): 505 kg

Engine

Designation: Ferrari Type 035/5
Type:Rear-mounted 65° V12, Special cast iron cylinder block without wet liners, light alloy head, 112 mm connecting rods, water cooled
Bore & Stroke: 84 x 52.6 mm
Unitary and Total Displacement: 291.49/3,497.96 cc
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Max. Power Output: 600 bhp at 12,500 rpm
Timing Gear: 5 valves per cylinder (3 intake), 2 overhead camshafts per cylinder bank, gear driven off the front of the engine
Fuel Feed: Weber-Marelli digital electronic indirect injection with 2 injectors
Ignition: Single plug, Magneti Marelli electronic static
Lubrication System: Dry sump