Ferrari 642: 1991 F1 Car Specs & Stats

2nd

Best Finish

2nd

Best Quali

2

Podiums

16

Points

Car Profile

Team	Ferrari
Season	1991
Constructors'	P3 16 pts
Races	6 (11 starts)
Designer	Steve Nichols Technical director

Compare with another car

Drivers of the Ferrari 642

27 AlainProst P5 1 podium · 34 pts

28 JeanAlesi P7 1 podium · 21 pts

Full Car Statistics

Grands Prix	6
Race Starts	11
Wins	0 (0.0%)
Best Grid	2nd
Podiums	2 (18.2%)
Best Finish	2nd
Fastest Laps	2
Points Finishes	5
Points	16
Retirements	5 (45.5%)
Drivers	2

Engine & Tyres

Engine	Ferrari 037 3.5 V12
Also powered	Ferrari 643, Minardi M191
Tyres	Goodyear

Key Car Landmarks

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Race1991 USA F1 Grand Prix1991 USA F1 GP1991 Mexican F1 Grand Prix1991 MEX F1 GP

Podium1991 USA F1 Grand Prix1991 USA F1 GP Prost1991 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1991 MON F1 GP Alesi

Points1991 USA F1 Grand Prix1991 USA F1 GP Prost1991 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1991 MON F1 GP Prost

Fastest lap1991 USA F1 Grand Prix1991 USA F1 GP Alesi1991 Monaco F1 Grand Prix1991 MON F1 GP Prost

1991 Finishing Positions

2nd 1

3rd 1

4th 1

5th 1

6th 1

12th 1

DNF 5

DNS 1

DNF Did Not Finish · DNS Did Not Start

Performance Breakdown

Podium Rate

Fastest Lap Rate

Points Finish Rate

Finish Rate

1991 Race by Race

6 Grands Prix

Alain Prost

24DNS5DNFDNF

Jean Alesi

126DNF3DNFDNF

1Podium 7Points 14Outside the points DNFNot classified

Stats current as of: 24 Sep 2026

Ferrari's F1 car for 1991

Technical specifications Ferrari 642 F1 car

Chassis: 642 Monocoque in composite: carbon-fibre and Kevlar honeycomb
Front Suspension: Double elliptic section wishbones, push-rods
Rear Suspension: Double wishbones, push-rods
Brakes: Ventilated outboard carbon-fibre discs, Brembo one-piece 4-pot callipers
Steering: Rack and pinion
Kerb Weight (with water and oil): 505 kg
Front Tyres: 25x10", Goodyear
Rear Tyres: 26x15", Goodyear
Fuel Tank: 215 litres, with 1 centre and 1 side tanks, 102 RON fuel
Transmission: Ferrari Type 643 gearbox, 7-speed + reverse, rear longitudinal overhanging, semi-automatic with electronic management
Clutch: three-plate carbon clutch with mechanical and automatic control
Differential: ZF limited slip
Gear Ratios: Variable depending on track

Dimensions

Length: 4,400 mm
Width: 2,130 mm
Height: 1,004 mm
Wheelbase: 2881 mm
Front/ Rear Track: 1,800/1,675 mm

Engine

Designation: Ferrari Tipo 037
Type: 65° V12, naturally aspirated, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Capacity: 3,499 cc (213.5 cu in)
Block: Cast iron cylinder block without wet liners, light alloy head, water cooled
Bore & Stroke: 86 x 50.2 mm
Unitary and Total Displacement: 291.6/3,499.2 cc
Compression Ratio: 13:1
Max. Power Output: 710 bhp at 13,800 rpm
Timing Gear: 5 valves per cylinder (3 intake), 2 overhead camshafts, gear driven off the front of the engine
Fuel Feed: Weber-Marelli digital electronic injection with twin injectors per cylinder
Ignition: Single plug, Magneti Marelli electronic static
Lubrication System: Dry sump