The 1992 Ferrari F92A was designed by Jean-Claude Migeot and is best known for its double underfloor: air was routed between two floors spaced 15 cm apart toward two rear diffusers. While it worked brilliantly in the wind tunnel, it became a problem on track. Downforce was competitive, but the V12 lost up to 50 bhp to blow-by, and Ferrari preferred to blame the difficult-to-drive chassis. The car featured Ferrari's first raised nose cone, but only managed two podiums and 21 points. From Belgium onward, the revised F92AT version was deployed with a transverse seven-speed gearbox.
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The double floor
The two underfloors were spaced 15 cm apart; air flowed between them toward the twin rear diffusers. While it performed brilliantly in the wind tunnel, the car proved difficult to handle on bumpy circuits. Migeot also developed a new front end with air intakes thrust far forward on the left and right, along with Ferrari's first raised nose cone to improve airflow beneath the car.
The F92AT
The original version ran the first eleven races, followed by the F92AT version, which was unveiled during a test day at Monza in August and made its race debut in Belgium. It featured a transverse gearbox, revised front suspension, stiffer engine mounts, and an updated underfloor. English sources state it had seven gears, while German sources cite six, arguing the more flexible engine made a seventh gear superfluous.
Drivers and background
Alesi drove the entire season, while Capelli competed in most of it until he was dropped and replaced by Nicola Larini. The best results were two third-place finishes by Alesi. Jean-Claude Migeot had previously worked on the groundbreaking 019 at Tyrrell and was brought to Ferrari at the start of the 1991 season. The F92AT was succeeded by the F93A for the following season.
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Frequently asked questions about the Ferrari F92A
When was the Ferrari F92A raced?
The Ferrari F92A was raced in 1992.
How much power does the Ferrari F92A have?
Power of the Ferrari F92A: 735 hp at 14'800 /min.
What engine does the Ferrari F92A have?
Engine of the Ferrari F92A: 3497 cm³ 65° V12 NA Ferrari Tipo 038 (E1 A-92). It sits behind the seats as a mid-engine.
Who engineered the Ferrari F92A?
Engineering of the Ferrari F92A: Steve Nichols (Technical Director); Jean-Claude Migeot (Chief Designer); Gianfranco Ciampolini (Head of Electronics); Paolo Massai ….
Who drove the Ferrari F92A?
Drivers of the Ferrari F92A: Jean Alesi, Ivan Capelli, Nicola Larini.
How many races did the Ferrari F92A win?
The Ferrari F92A took 0 wins in 16 races.
What are the predecessor and successor of the Ferrari F92A?
Predecessor: 643. Successor: F93A.
