Text and images copyright Michael J. Fuller
Front
suspension standard setup. |
Race
engineer Jeff Braun was instrumental in adapting a hydraulic third spring
to the Ferrari 333SPs. Here we see the third spring mounted vertically
in the center of the monocoque. The third spring worked by helping
maintain ride height control as the aero load increased without effecting
car handling. It effectively allowed the car to be set up with much
lower front ride heights in search of better front grip and more overall
downforce without having to worry about high speed flutter and porposing.
Jeff Braun, "It was the key to making the car work at Le Mans". |
Rear
suspension. |
Close
up of rear pushrod, bell crank, and coil spring, as well as anti-roll bar. |
