| 2004 |
F2400 |
Rory
Byrne (Chief Designer): "... Although the fundamental
design philosophy of the F2004 is the same as its predecessors,
in terms of optimising aerodynamic efficiency, lowering of centre
of gravity height and maximising performance available from the
Bridgestone tyres and 053 engine, every area of the car has been
revised in order to make a further step forward on performance,
so almost every component has been redesigned. In addition all the
systems have been reviewed to maximise performance and service ability
with the new race week-end timetable and procedures. To summarise,
there have been less fundamental but more detailed changes made
..."
Paolo Martinelli (Engine director): "... The
majority of engine components have been revised or designed from
scratch: the engine can be adapted, or in technical-speak, be 'mapped'
to suit the requirements of the championship ... We will not disclose
a horsepower figure, but, at the risk of repeating myself, rest
assured that once again this year all the Ferrari engine specialists
have worked with diligence and determination in order to produce
'enough' power, delivered in a useable and reliable fashion in order
to reach our objectives in the 2004 F1 championship..."
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