Ferrari 333SP
 

Text and images copyright Michael J. Fuller

Road Atlanta 1996Front suspension standard setup.
Road Atlanta 1996Race 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".
Road Atlanta 1996Rear suspension.
Daytona Test 1997Close up of rear pushrod, bell crank, and coil spring, as well as anti-roll bar.
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