A1GP’s “Ferrari” Photo Released

12th May 2008

A1GP’s “Ferrari” Photo Released

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A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has revealed the first image of its brand new ‘Powered by Ferrari’ car for use in season four (2008/09).

The CAD drawing was released ahead of the car’s inaugural shakedown test in Southern England.

A1GP’s own TV commentator and Formula One legend, John Watson, will have the honour of driving the car for the first time, powered by a V8 Ferrari engine producing in the region of 600 bhp.

A1GP Ferrari The chassis is based on the design of the highly successful F2004 chassis, incorporating A1GP’s core values to deliver close, exciting racing among a competitive field where overtaking is an essential part of the entertainment.

A1GP technical director, John Travis, is overseeing the design, development and production of the car from premises in Bognor Regis in the UK, with Rory Byrne acting as consultant. Meanwhile the work on the manufacture and supply of the A1GP engine is being overseen by Ferrari’s Jean-Jacques His.

The Powered by Ferrari project was first announced on 11 October 2007 when the most famous name in motorsport signed a six-year agreement to manufacture and supply all A1GP engines for this unique series and provide consultancy on the design of all A1GP chassis from season four onwards.

‘Everyone is very excited about this project and it will be fantastic to see the new A1GP powered by Ferrari car turn a wheel for the first time on Friday,‘ said A1GP chairman Tony Teixeira.

‘We obviously still have a lot of work to do as this is just the first step in what will be an intense development and testing programme, but I am very happy with the progress made so far.

‘We have a small, dedicated group of people in Bognor Regis and are very lucky to be able to use some well known motor racing companies for certain areas of expertise. I am pleased to say we are on schedule and we will be announcing the date of the official unveiling of the car soon.’

Cross Posted @ Asian Motor Sports

Technorati Tags: Rory Byrne, John Watson, Ferrari, United Kingdom, A1 Grand Prix, Formula One, Auto racing

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1 On May 12th, 2008, 3 said:#

Nice looking vroom…

posted on May 12th, 2008 at 6:15 am

2 On May 12th, 2008, peterg said:#

Actually I disagree, while the new car is not ugly the new owners of A1 have forgotten their roots. The old car looked “different” to other single seaters, sure it was window dressing with the nose & the engine cover but it made A1 look unique.

Now they look similar to any other F3000 series, I think they should have continued with a derivation on the old theme.

posted on May 12th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

3 On May 13th, 2008, Marc said:#

Hey, retro is all the rage didn’t you get the memo Peter?

In this case retro 2004 Ferrari.

It could be worse they could’ve gone retro 12 cylinder like the numb-skulls running the Super Formula League.

posted on May 13th, 2008 at 2:16 am

4 On May 13th, 2008, peterg said:#

Formula Super League?? I still can’t get my head around that business model. A hook up between your local soccer club & a racing car/series. Nope I don’t get it.

If my Cronulla Sharks plastered sponsorship all over one of the local V8’s, I can’t imagine the average football fan would give a damn. In fact they might object on the grounds that the money should be spent on development of juniors in the lower ranks of the club.

posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:44 pm

5 On May 13th, 2008, peterg said:#

Further, cheering for your nations flag, ala A1GP….that I can understand, but for your favourite football club? beats me.

posted on May 13th, 2008 at 7:45 pm

6 On May 14th, 2008, Marc said:#

Beats the hell out of me also Peter, I’m figurin’ the series will struggle thru 2/3rds of a season, attendance, what there is of it, will nosedive and it will quietly disappear.

posted on May 14th, 2008 at 2:01 am

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