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| Category | GP3 Series | ||||||||
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| Constructor | Dallara | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Dallara GP3/13 | ||||||||
| Successor | Dallara F3 2019 | ||||||||
| 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 V634 3.4 L (207 cu in) V6 95 degree naturally aspirated, rear mid-mounted, rear-wheel-drive | ||||||||
| Transmission | Hewland 6 forward + 1 reverse sequential paddle shift | ||||||||
| Weight | 661 kg (1,457 lb) (including driver) | ||||||||
| Fuel | Elf LMS 89.6 MON, 101.6 RON unleaded | ||||||||
| Lubricants | Elf HTX 840 | ||||||||
| Tyres | Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Cinturato (wet) O.Z. racing wheels front rims 13” x 10” wide rear rims 13” x 12.5” | ||||||||
| Competition history | |||||||||
| Notable entrants | All GP3 Series teams | ||||||||
| Notable drivers | All GP3 Series drivers | ||||||||
| Debut | 2016 Catalunya GP3 round | ||||||||
| Last event | 2018 Yas Marina GP3 round | ||||||||
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| Constructors' Championships | 3 | ||||||||
| Drivers' Championships | 3 | ||||||||
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, and remained in use until the final season of the GP3 Series in 2018.[2]
History
The Dallara GP3/16 chassis was designed to replace the GP3/13 chassis in the 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
Chassis
The Dallara GP3/16 car has a 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 were slightly updated for the 2017 season due to the introduction of the Drag Reduction System (DRS) used in Formula One and Formula 2.[3]
Engine package
The GP3/16 used a 3.4 L (207 cu in) V6 naturally-aspirated direct-injected fuel-efficient engine developed by Mecachrome Motorsport, replacing the P57 engine developed by Advanced Engine Research (AER) that was used in its predecessor, the GP3/13.
Aerodynamics
The Dallara GP3/16 car would incorporate the Drag Reduction Systems (DRS) rear wing flap for the first time since 2017 season in a purpose for overtaking maneuver assist.
References
- ↑ "The Car". gp3series.com. GP3 Series.
- ↑ "New GP3/16 revealed in Monza - GP3 Series". gp3series.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
- ↑ "DRS to be added to GP3 car for 2017 season". gp3series.com. GP3 Series. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
External links
- FIA Formula 2 Championship official website
- FIA Formula 2 The Car & Engine Guide
- GP3 Series on dallara.it
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