Ferrari 641 F1, Prost World Cup red tint

Model Success F1 89 pushed the top management of Maranello to take an even greater step, introducing in 1990 Ferrari 641 F1also called F1-90. To call it a simple “upgrade” of last year’s model seems insulting. Possessing less taut lines, it was characterized by lateral bellies.violin case» with a classic bottle ending to match the gearbox. The efficiency of the car body was such that it provided significant downforce and therefore excellent traction without having to resort to spoilers and oversized extractor profiles.

PROGRESSIVE MECHANICS

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Job John Barnard allowed to further reduce the weight of the frame; the new pushrod suspension debuted on the F1-90. The seven-speed semi-automatic transmission was equipped with two levers on the sides of the steering wheel, allowing for faster and more efficient adjustments. Gear shifting was facilitated by electro-hydraulic drives. The engine remains unchanged: the naturally aspirated V12 that has always been at the heart of “Drake” by Enzo Ferrari

capable of delivering monstrous power at that time: 710 HP at 13800 rpm. Its components were made from metals that were the avant-garde of the time, such as light alloy for header and titanium for intake valves. Each cylinder had five valves: three intake and two exhaust. An engine that would prove so powerful and appreciated that it would be used as the basis for an engine F50 road 1995.

PROST FULFILLS “RED” FANS’ DREAMS

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Participation Alain Prosthaving just won his third world title seemed to secure a triumphant trip to Iris for Ferrari, but McLaren-Honda And Ayrton Senna the phantasmagoric managed to easily keep the “Professor” and Mansell in check. Summer, also thanks to the introduction of the update 641/2

renewed Ferrari’s ambitions: Prost’s victories Mexico, France and England allowed him to rise to the top of the driver’s standings.

SCREAMING EPILOGUE IN JAPAN

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However, things have gone wrong since then. Recovery “Magic” Senna this allowed the Brazilian to return to the lead ahead of schedule; in Portugal Mansell he managed to win, but his obstructive behavior cost Prost precious points. After an illusory victory in Spaindrive Suzuki: Senna avenged a decisive accident in 1989. Sending Prosto at the first turn. The 641 F1 failed to win the title but became one of the most beautiful single seaters of all time. One of them will even be exhibited on the famous Mother from New York…