The complete technical lowdown on the new Ferrari 🍨F138, whic🐷h was officially launched today at Maranello in Italy with Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and team boss, Stefano Domenicali et al in attendance...

Ferrari F138 chassis

Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structureFerrari longitudinal gearboxLimited-slip differentialSemiautomatic sequential electronicallyControlled gearbox - quick shiftNumber of gears 7 +ReverseBrembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakesIndependent suspension, pull-rod activated torsion springs front and rearWeight with water, lubricant and driver 642 kgOZ Wheels (front and rear) 13"

Engine

Type 056Number of cylinders 8Cylinder block in sand cast aluminium V 90?Number of valves 32Pneumatic distributionTotal displacement 2398 cm3Piston bore 98 mmWeight > 95 kg Electronic injection and ignitionFuel Shell V-PowerLubricant Shell Helix Ultra