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1989 Formula One racing car by Ferrari
Racing car model
Ferrari 640
An earlier version known as the 639. A later version with a roll hoop inlet.
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Ferrari
Designer(s)
John Barnard (Technical Director) Enrique Scalabroni (Chief Designer) Henri Durand (Head of Aerodynamics) Claudio Lombardi (Engine designer)
Predecessor
F1/87/88C
Successor
641
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis
Kevlar and Carbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)
Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs, and telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)
Double wishbones, pushrod actuated coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track
Front: 1,800 mm (71 in) Rear: 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,830 mm (111 in)
Engine
Ferrari Tipo 035/5, 3,498 cc (213.5 cu in), 65° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
Transmission
Ferrari 7-speed semi-automatic[2]
Power
660 hp @ 13,000 rpm[3]
Weight
510 kg (1,120 lb)
Fuel
Agip
Tyres
Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants
Scuderia Ferrari SpA
Notable drivers
27. Nigel Mansell 28. Gerhard Berger
Debut
1989 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
16
3
9
0
4
The Ferrari 640 (also known as the Ferrari F1-89)[4] was the Formula One racing car with which the Ferrari team competed in the 1989 Formula One World Championship. It was driven by Britain's Nigel Mansell, in his first season with the team, and Austria's Gerhard Berger, winning three races between them. An early version known as the 639 is the basis of the 640 and has the same name F1-89.
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^Ferrari F1-89 - Scuderia Ferrari
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Global Information
Nigel Mansell
Gerhard Berger