Ferrari 642

Ferrari 642
Alain Prost driving the 642 at the 1991 Monaco Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
ConstructorFerrari
Designer(s)Steve Nichols (Technical Director)
Jean-Claude Migeot (Chief Designer)
Claudio Lombardi (Chief Engine Designer)
Predecessor641
Successor643
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)Double wishbones, push-rod actuated coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle trackFront: 1,800 mm (71 in)
Rear: 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Wheelbase2,830 mm (111 in)
EngineFerrari Tipo 291, 3,499 cc (213.5 cu in), 65° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
TransmissionFerrari 7-speed semi-automatic
Power710-725 hp @ 13,800-14,500 rpm[2][3]
Weight505 kg (1,113 lb)
FuelAgip
TyresGoodyear
Competition history
Notable entrantsScuderia Ferrari SpA
Notable drivers27. France Alain Prost
28. France Jean Alesi
Debut1991 United States Grand Prix
Last event1991 Mexican Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
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The Ferrari 642 (also known as the Ferrari F1-91)[4] was a Formula One racing car designed by Steve Nichols and Jean-Claude Migeot and was used by Scuderia Ferrari in the 1991 Formula One season. It was a development of the team's 641 chassis, which had mounted a championship challenge in 1990.

Ferrari started the 1991 season with high hopes of winning the championship. Jean Alesi signed a contract with the Scuderia when Nigel Mansell returned to the Williams team. The 642's best result was a second-place taken by Alain Prost at the 1991 United States Grand Prix, held at the Phoenix street circuit. The 642 was replaced by the Ferrari 643 at the 1991 French Grand Prix.

Complete results

(key) (results in italics indicate fastest lap)

Year Team Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pts. WCC
1991 Scuderia Ferrari SpA Ferrari Tipo 291
V12 		G USA BRA SMR MON CAN MEX FRA GBR GER HUN BEL ITA POR ESP JPN AUS 55.5* 3rd
Alain Prost 2 4 DNS 5 Ret Ret
Jean Alesi 12 6 Ret 3 Ret Ret

* 39.5 points scored using Ferrari 643

References

  1. ^ "Ferrari 642". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Engine Ferrari". www.statsf1.com. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Ferrari F1-91 (1991) - Ferrari.com". www.ferrari.com. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Ferrari F1-91". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
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