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Ferrari 642

Ferrari 642

Category	Formula One
Constructor	Ferrari
Designer(s)	Steve Nichols Jean-Claude Migeot
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fibre composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, push-rod actuated torsion bar springs and telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, push rod actuated coil springs over telescopic shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Axle track	Front: 1,800 mm (71 in) Rear: 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Wheelbase	2,830 mm (111 in)
Engine	Ferrari Tipo 037, 3,499 cc (213.5 cu in), 65° V12, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Ferrari 7-speed semi-automatic
Weight	505 kg (1,110 lb)
Fuel	Agip
Tyres	Goodyear
Competition history
Notable entrants	Scuderia Ferrari SpA
Notable drivers	27.  Alain Prost 28.  Jean Alesi
Debut	1991 United States Grand Prix
Races Wins Poles Fastest laps 6 0 0 2
Teams' Championships	0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

The Ferrari 642 was a Formula One racing car designed by Steve Nichols and Jean-Claude Migeot and was used by Scuderia Ferrari in the 1991 Formula One season. It was a development of the team's 641 chassis, which had mounted a championship challenge in 1990.

Ferrari started the 1991 season with high hopes of winning the championship. Jean Alesi signed a contract with the Scuderia when Nigel Mansell returned to the Williams team. The 642's best result was a second place taken by Alain Prost at the 1991 United States Grand Prix, held at the Phoenix street circuit. The 642 was replaced by the Ferrari 643 at the 1991 French Grand Prix.