Independent wheels, with upper and lower
triangular wishbones.
Double-acting telescopic hydraulic shock
absorbers with electronically-controlled
calibration variation.
Small kingpin offset to improve braking
stability and reduce kickback on the
steering wheel to a minimum.
Anti-dive conguration thanks to the upper
arm being tilted to reduce front pitching
when braking.
Transverse stabiliser bars
A maintenance-free, one-piece double-row
ball bearing is tted on the wheel hub.
The features of the system with which the
vehicle is equipped are varied hydraulically
and electronically during use depending on
the driving and load conditions.
Electronically-controlled active
suspensions with continuous damping
through the “Skyhook” system.
The suspensions use the “Skyhook”
system developed by Mannesmann-Sachs
and perfected by Ferrari for continuous
automatic damping control via acceleration
sensors which record the movements of
each wheel and the vehicle body.
Not only does this system always ensure the
best compromise between handling and
comfort, but it can also slightly enhance one
or another aspect by using specic settings.
Three different setting levels are available
on this vehicle.
Level 1: slightly more exible setting,
optimised to best absorb road
unevenness and ensure better
grip on wet road surfaces (ICE
and “Low grip” position).
Level 2: slightly stiffer setting, optimised
for racing-style and high-speed
driving (in medium- to high-grip
conditions) without reducing
comfort dramatically (SPORT
position).
Level 3: even stiffer setting, optimised for
driving on the race track (RACE
and
position).
A sensor tted on the steering column
detects the position of the steering wheel
(see page 118).
By processing the sensor output data,
the ECU interprets the driving and road
conditions and instantly adjusts the shock
absorber calibration, ten times faster than
any system on the market today.
The system is controlled by an ECU
which drives the solenoid valves on each
shock absorber on the basis of the signals
received from the sensor, modifying
damping and hence calibration.
These sensors allow the ECU to
calculate the vehicle speed, vertical and
lateral acceleration, steering angle and
instantaneous pressure in the braking
system, and hence to control suspension
damping.
Failure indicator on the multi-function
display
Every time a system malfunction is
detected, the relevant warning light is
activated on the multi-function display on
the instrument panel (see page 34).
If the failure involves a valve, conditions
may arise in which one or two of the
four shock absorbers may have a xed
calibration (valve locked).
In any case, safe driving of the vehicle is
always assured.
The malfunction detected is stored by the
ECU.
The system is exclusively designed for
connection to the Ferrari SD-3 diagnostic
tester, by means of which the system can be
diagnosed.
If a malfunctioning occurs while driving
causing the relevant warning light to come
on, it is advisable to:
• stop the vehicle
• turn the ignition key to position 0;
• restart the engine.
If the malfunction is no longer present (e.g.
false contact), the warning light will not
come on again and the system will resume
normal functioning; otherwise, the system
will continue to indicate a malfunction.
In this case, contact the Ferrari Service
Network.
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