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Raced1986
EngineV6
Top speed330 km/h
The F1/86 was Ferrari's contender for the 1986 Formula 1 season and, like its predecessor the 156/85, was designed by Harvey Postlethwaite. It was largely based on the previous year's car, with improvements focusing mainly on reliability and aerodynamics; externally, larger dimensions and a redesigned engine cover around the roll hoop stood out. The Tipo 032 engine was regarded as one of the most powerful on the grid, and the car was among the fastest on the straights. Even so, it trailed competitors Williams, McLaren, Lotus, and Benetton; Alboreto and Johansson claimed five podium finishes, but no wins. It was the last Ferrari powered by a 120° turbo V6.
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Good to know
- According to the English source, the F1/86 is the most powerful car Ferrari has ever built, whether for racing or the road.
- In France, Alboreto overtook Nigel Mansell's Williams on the long Mistral Straight during qualifying, yet qualified six tenths slower than him.
- The F1/86 led only a single lap all season: in Belgium, when Johansson inherited the lead. He finished third, ahead of Alboreto, despite the team ordering him over the radio to drop back.
- When Alboreto was absent on Friday at Monza (due to a shower or a motorcycle accident, according to rumors), Johansson ran a few laps in his qualifying car and found it noticeably more powerful than his own.
Learn moreStrong engine, weak car · Season progression · Outlook for 1987
Strong engine, weak car
The Tipo 032 was Ferrari's final 120° turbo V6, and the team was the only one using that bank angle. In race trim, the engines were dialed back to roughly 850 bhp. On the straights, the car was among the quickest, often eclipsed only by the BMW-powered cars. However, the engine suffered from overheating, and larger air intakes would have compromised aerodynamics. For 1987, an entirely new 90° V6 arrived, the Tipo 033.
Season progression
The reliability issues of the previous year were almost resolved according to the English source, yet Williams-Honda, McLaren-TAG, Lotus-Renault, and Benetton-BMW pulled away. Alboreto and Johansson collected five podiums—four of them by Johansson—but recorded no wins, no pole positions, and no fastest laps. At Monza, Alboreto pressured the Williams cars of Mansell and Piquet before spinning on the exit of the Variante del Rettifilo, having earlier overtaken Rosberg, Arnoux, and Berger.
Outlook for 1987
Toward the end of the season, Ferrari signed John Barnard, then technical director at McLaren, to regain ground starting in 1987. The chassis was replaced by the Gustav Brunner-designed F1/87. Visually, the F1/86 appeared bulky and reminded many of the 126C3, but it was actually smaller and lower.
Summarized from the cited sources; every figure was automatically verified against the sources.
Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari F1/86
When was the Ferrari F1/86 raced?
The Ferrari F1/86 was raced in 1986.
How much power does the Ferrari F1/86 have?
Power of the Ferrari F1/86: 850 hp at 12'000 /min (race), 1250 hp+ at 12'000 /min ….
What engine does the Ferrari F1/86 have?
Engine of the Ferrari F1/86: 1496 cm³ 120° V6 turbo Ferrari Tipo 032. It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
How fast is the Ferrari F1/86?
Top speed of the Ferrari F1/86: 330 km/h.
Who engineered the Ferrari F1/86?
Engineering of the Ferrari F1/86: Harvey Postlethwaite (Technical Director); Jean-Claude Migeot (Chief Designer); Jean Jacques His (Chief and Transmission Designer).
Who drove the Ferrari F1/86?
Drivers of the Ferrari F1/86: Michele Alboreto, Stefan Johansson.
How many races did the Ferrari F1/86 win?
The Ferrari F1/86 took 0 wins in 16 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari F1/86?
Predecessor: 156/85. Successor: F1/87.
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