2002
F2002
The Drivers’ title was in the bag as early as Magny-Cours, Schumacher’s fifth. By Budapest the Constructors’ title was secured.
The similarities with the F2001 were deceptive as the new car had been totally redesigned to achieve the best performance. The chassis was a new, much lighter structure. The sidepods, radiators, exhaust systems and the whole rear end were fine tuned to improve the aerodynamic efficiency and help cool the engine. The new 051 engine was paired with a fused titanium gearbox that significantly reduced clutter. A lot of attention was also paid to optimising the weight distribution.
- V10Engine
- 2996.62 ccTotal displacement
- 600 kgWeight (with liquids and driver)
- 7-speed +revTransmission
Engine
- Typerear, longitudinal 90° V10
- Bore/stroke 96 x 41.4 mm
- Unitary displacement 299.66 cc
- Total displacement 2996.62 cc
- Compression ratio 12.6 : 1
- Maximum power 614 kW (835 hp) at 17,800 rpm
- Power per litre 279 hp/l
- Valve actuation twin overhead camshafts per bank, four valves per cylinder
- Fuel feed Magneti Marelli electronic indirect injection
- Lubrication dry sump
- Clutch multi-plate
Chassis
- Frame honeycomb and carbon-fibre composite monocoque
- Front suspension independent push-rod, twin wishbones, torsion bar springs, telescopic shock absorbers
- Rear suspension independent push-rod, twin wishbones, torsion bar springs, telescopic shock absorbers
- Brakes carbon-carbon composite discs
- Transmission electro-hydraulic 7-speed + reverse
- Steering mechanical power-assisted rack-and-pinion
- Front tyres 13”, Bridgestone
- Rear tyres 13”, Bridgestone
