Ferrari A1

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.

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 a 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.

Speaking ahead of the shakedown and what will be an intensive testing programme for the new car and engine, Tony Teixeira, Chairman of A1GP, said:

'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. 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.'
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Thanks Yellowbird, excellent information. Great looking car.

 

I'm just happy that it's faster than the current car. The GP2 Asia cars were a few seconds a lap quicker than the A1GP cars, although the Asia series cars were a few seconds slower than the main European championship cars.

 

Who produces the chassis? Still Lola?

 

I agree Tony..

 

As always, thanks.

 

I'm hoping those are made in mass numbers. I like the thought of picking up a genuine Ferrari formula car relatively inexpensively in the future.

 

Nice clean lines on that car. Looks awesome..

 

Anyone know if the car will have any Ferrari badges on it?

 

I heard that Walmart will be selling them for $999.

 

+1

If nothing else some racing school might pick some used ones up and offer them for one day classes.

 

I wouldn't be surprised now if A1GP became the new feeder-series to F1, replacing GP2. This car would be much closer to a current F1 car than the GP2 one.

 

Ferrari as well

 

Unless Ferrari will only allow authorized dealers to access the cars electronics and they wouldn't do that, would they?

 

Kinda like AT&T thought they owned the iPhone?

 

Similar but a little more expensive!