The 2012 season - Ferrari Corse Clienti
The 2012 season - Ferrari Corse Clienti The 2012 season - Ferrari Corse Clienti
LA STAGIONE/THE SEASON XX PROGRAMMES As part of the non-competitive activity run by Maranello’s Corse Clienti department, there are two technical collaboration programmes involving a select group of owners who have acquired a Ferrari FXX or a 599XX, produced exclusively for track use. Taking their names from the car models, these two special research and development programmes involve the “owner-test drivers” at events organised by Ferrari at some of the most famous race tracks in Europe, Asia and North America, with the aid of a group of engineers and a team of professional drivers. These special instructors bring all their experience to bear in explaining how to finesse driving technique, choosing the right lines and the general management of the car. The track sessions begins with an installation lap, followed by two timed laps and then moves forward based on the preference of the individual driver. An in depth debrief always follows the driving, because the roles of these particular test drivers is carefully evaluated by the engineers. In fact, the test represents a chance to improve for those at the wheel and also brings a font of knowledge to those who will go on to design the Ferraris of the future. The owners can also use their cars in private sessions on various tracks and, if they wish, the cars can be left at Maranello and delivered to each event by Ferrari transportation. The livery of these limited edition cars can be personalised to meet specific requests of the owners who provide valuable information and acquire data that is aimed at continuous evolutiojn. Indeed, a specific kit based on these observations has been produced for the FXX programme which has run since 2006 and the 599XX, that started in 2010 and they will continue to evolve through the 2012 season. 52 53
XX PROGRAMMES 599XX 599 XX Nata come berlinetta sportiva non omologata e concepita per un uso esclusivo in circuito al di fuori di qualsiasi competizione, questa vettura rappresenta la sintesi della più alta innovazione tecnologica disponibile oggi, pur conservando caratteristiche di vivibilità a bordo derivate dal modello stradale – la 599 GTB Fiorano - essenziali per i piloti non professionisti in caso di uso intensivo in circuito. Lo studio aerodinamico del corpo vettura è stato oggetto di numerose sessioni di test in galleria del vento, attraverso i quali si è ottenuto un valore di carico verticale di 280 kg a 200 km/h (630 kg a 300 km/h). Il fondo scocca anteriore è stato completamente carenato – una’anteprima su una vettura a motore anteriore centrale - e gli sfoghi d’aria per il raffreddamento dei liquidi motore sono stati spostati sul cofano. Per la prima volta è stato impiegato l’Actiflow System che contribuisce ad incrementare il carico verticale e ridurre la resistenza nelle diverse condizioni di dinamica in pista. Un criterio innovativo riguarda l’utilizzo dell’elettronica: un sistema denominato High Performance DynamicConcept è stato definito allo scopo di ottenere la massima reattività della vettura, in modo costante ed in condizioni di utilizzo estreme. L’handling sportivo è incrementato grazie all’adozione delle sospensioni a controllo magneteorologico di seconda generazione. La guida sportiva è facilitata dalla presenza di un “ingegnere di macchina virtuale” che consente di monitorare in tempo reale lo stato di efficienza e di utilizzo della vettura fornendo al pilota tutte le informazioni necessarie attraverso il quadro di bordo. La carrozzeria è stata rivista nei materiali, con largo uso di compositi e fibra di carbonio, e nelle tecnologie, sfruttando la conoscenza acquisita nell’impiego dell’alluminio, al fine di raggiungere il peso di 1430 kg (con liquidi, senza carburante e senza pilota a bordo) che spinti dai 730 CV del propulsore garantiscono il rapporto peso/potenza di 1,9 kg/CV. Lo sviluppo di materiali più performanti ha interessato anche l’impianto frenante: il materiale delle pastiglie freno e in fibra di carbonio consente spazi d’arresto ancor più ridotti ed una migliore efficienza complessiva. Il motore ha subito sostanziali interventi alla camera di combustione, alla linea di aspirazione e scarico che, congiuntamente alla riduzione degli attriti dei vari organi meccanici ed all’aumento del regime massimo di rotazione elevato a 9000 giri/min, hanno portato la potenza massima a 730 CV. Per quanto riguarda la trasmissione viene utilizzata una nuova gestione del sistema di cambiata che riduce il tempo totale di passaggio marcia a 60 ms. Conceived as a non-homologated sports car exclusively for track use, but not in any specific competition, this car is a synthesis of the very latest technology available today, while maintaining a level of useability that derives from the road-going 599 GTB Fiorano, which is an important factor, as the car is aimed at amateur drivers to use under hard conditions on a race track. The aerodynamic shape of the car was the result of several sessions in the wind tunnel, which produced a vertical downforce figure of 280 kg at 200 km/h (630kg at 300 km/h.) The bottom of the front part of the chassis is completely faired in – a first for a car with a front and centrally mounted engine – and the air intakes for the engine coolant are positioned in the bonnet. Used for the first time is the l’Actiflow System, which increases downforce and reduces drag in various dynamic conditions on track. Another innovative factor is the use of electronics in what is called the High Performance Dynamic Concept, aimed at maximising the way the car reacts, so that it performs consistently under extreme conditions. Sports handling has been enhanced by the adoption of second generation SCM suspension system, while handling is managed by a “virtual on-board engineer” that monitors in real time the levels of efficiency and use of the vehicle, sending data to the driver through the dashboard. Particular attention has been paid to the bodywork, featuring extensive use of composites and carbon-fibre, while know-how relating to the use of aluminium has contributed in bringing the weight down to 1430 kg, including fluids, but without fuel or driver. With 730 cv on hand, the power to weight ratio is 1.9kg/cv. The use of state of the art materials also extends to the braking system, with carbon fibre brake pads resulting in even shorter braking distance, thus increasing the overall efficiency of the package. The engine combustion chamber has undergone significant modification on both the intake and exhaust side, which along with reduction in the frictional forces of various mechanical components and an increase in maximum revs to 9000 rpm, has increased power output to 730cv. On the transmission front, a new gearshift management system has brought the gearchange time down to 60 ms. The figure that best sums up the capability of the 599XX is a lap time around Fiorano of 1m 16s, proving its worth to those enthusiastic owners who want to enjoy to the full the experience of a weekend on a race track. 54 55
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LA STAGIONE/THE SEASON<br />
XX PROGRAMMES<br />
As part of the non-competitive activity run by Maranello’s <strong>Corse</strong> <strong>Clienti</strong><br />
department, there are two technical collaboration programmes involving a<br />
select group of owners who have acquired a <strong>Ferrari</strong> FXX or a 599XX, produced<br />
exclusively for track use. Taking their names from the car models, these two<br />
special research and development programmes involve the “owner-test drivers”<br />
at events organised by <strong>Ferrari</strong> at some of the most famous race tracks in<br />
Europe, Asia and North America, with the aid of a group of engineers and a<br />
team of professional drivers. <strong>The</strong>se special instructors bring all their experience<br />
to bear in explaining how to finesse driving technique, choosing the right lines<br />
and the general management of the car. <strong>The</strong> track sessions begins with an<br />
installation lap, followed by two timed laps and then moves forward based on<br />
the preference of the individual driver. An in depth debrief always follows the<br />
driving, because the roles of these particular test drivers is carefully evaluated by<br />
the engineers. In fact, the test represents a chance to improve for those at the<br />
wheel and also brings a font of knowledge to those who will go on to design the<br />
<strong>Ferrari</strong>s of the future. <strong>The</strong> owners can also use their cars in private sessions on<br />
various tracks and, if they wish, the cars can be left at Maranello and delivered<br />
to each event by <strong>Ferrari</strong> transportation. <strong>The</strong> livery of these limited edition<br />
cars can be personalised to meet specific requests of the owners who provide<br />
valuable information and acquire data that is aimed at continuous evolutiojn.<br />
Indeed, a specific kit based on these observations has been produced for the<br />
FXX programme which has run since 2006 and the 599XX, that started in 2010<br />
and they will continue to evolve through the <strong>2012</strong> <strong>season</strong>.<br />
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