Dallara GP3/16

Dallara GP3/16
Category GP3 Series
Constructor Dallara
Predecessor Dallara GP3/13
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis Sandwich Carbon/aluminium honeycomb structure
Suspension (front) Double steel wishbones, pushrod operated, twin dampers, helicoidally spring suspension
Suspension (rear) same as front
Length 4,620 mm (182 in)
Width 1,872 mm (74 in)
Height 1,043 mm (41 in)
Wheelbase 2,880 mm (113 in)
Engine Mecachrome 3.4 L (207 cu in) V6 95 degree naturally aspirated, mid-mounted
Transmission Hewland 6 forward + 1 reverse semi-automatic
Weight 661 kg (1,457 lb) (including driver)
Fuel Elf LMS 101.6 RON unleaded
Lubricants Elf HTX 840
Tyres Pirelli P Zero
O.Z. racing wheels
front rims 13” x 10”
wide rear rims 13” x 12.5”
Competition history
Debut 2016 Catalunya GP3 round

The Dallara GP3/16 was the third generation of car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara to run as the sole chassis for the GP3 Series, a feeder series for Formula One and the FIA Formula 2 Championship. The GP3/16 made its debut at the start of the 2016 season in Barcelona. The GP3/16 cars use a V6 3.4 L (207 cu in) engine developed by Mecachrome.[2]

History

The Dallara GP3/16 chassis was designed to replace the Dallara GP3/13 chassis in 2016 season. Dallara began the development, design and construction of the GP3/16 chassis in mid-2014. The first chassis began assembly in July 2015, and was completed in September.

Design

The Dallara GP3/16 car has more radical design with the all-new F1-style lower nose, original rear wing, air ventilation in both sidepods and also engine cover. The "shark fin" engine cover was replaced by a more conventional design. The rear wing of all Dallara GP3/16 cars are slightly updated for 2017 season due to Drag Reduction Systems (DRS) introduction.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "The Car". gp3series.com. GP3 Series.
  2. ↑ "New GP3/16 revealed in Monza - GP3 Series". gp3series.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "DRS to be added to GP3 car for 2017 season". gp3series.com. GP3 Series. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
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