Taken from F1-live:
F2003-GA specs:
Chassis: Carbon fibre and honeycombed composite materials
Engine: 052, 10-cylinder V, 40 valves, pneumatic valve drive, Magneti Marelli engine management
Capacity: 2,997 cc
Transmission: Semi-automatic, sequential, electronically- controlled
Number of gears: 7 + reverse
Suspension: Double wishbone front and rear
Brakes: Carbon discs
Length: 4545 mm
Width: 1796 mm
Height: 959 mm
Wheelbase: 3100 mm
Weight, including driver: 600 kg
And in case you're wondering, this is a totally new chassis (both design and the construction) and it looks the business too!
Some more information:
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World champion Ferrari issued a warning to its Formula One rivals here Friday, unveiling a new car for the 2003 season it claims is even better than last year's record-breaking model.
The launch took place under tight security at the Italian team's prestigious headquarters near the northern city of Bologna in front of sponsors, drivers, journalists and selected fans.
Ferrari, seeking its fifth straight constructors' title this season, said although the adjustments had been minimal, the new car is lighter and sleeker, making it more aerodynamic and therefore faster.
The car has been named the F2003 G.A. in memory of the late Gianni Agnelli whose company FIAT own Ferrari. Agnelli died last month at the age of 81.
Hailed as a "significant step forward" by the creators, Ferrari, who won 15 out of 17 races last season, believe its new baby will hold the road better and enable five-time champion Michael Schumacher to drive with more precision.
"The car in wonderful," said Schumacher. "I'm in love with the car, the team and the fans. I am determined as ever to win the title." Number two driver Rubens Barichello was equally impressed. "I just can't stop looking at it - its beautiful," said the Brazilian. "I'm very happy and convinced we can win the championship again."
Ross Brawn, Ferrari's technical director, said the F2003 had exceeded all of his expectations. "This car has been the biggest step in performance to date," he said. "I can truthfully say that every year there has been an improvement on the previous 12 months."
Brawn insisted the team had lost none of its hunger, despite finishing streets ahead of its competitors last year. "The enemy of success is complacency so there will be the same level of effort from Ferrari. You need that to win championships," he said.
The side pods, radiator lay-out and inboard rear suspension are fundamentally new, improving the car's aerodynamic performance and cooling efficiency. The gears have been redesigned to save weight and durability, while the power steering has been modified to create an improved understanding of the interaction between tyre and car.
A more sophisticated electronic system, incorporating new state-of- the-art software, has been incorporated to improve control of the engine and gearbox, as well as giving better data acquisition. The new Ferrari however will not be used for the first Formula One race of the season in Melbourne, Australia on March 9.
It is expected to be given its first outing at the San Marino Grand Prix in Imola in April. This year Schumacher is seeking a record- breaking sixth drivers' championship. The German equalled Argentine legend Juan-Manuel Fangios record of five world championships last season. No driver has in Formula One history has won six world championships.
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Now, how many races will this car win this year?
