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The F3 2019 car specs

The F3 2019 car specs

David Bodapati

The F3 2019 car specs

DESIGN CRITERIA

Aerodynamics optimized to facilitate overtaking. Very low ride height sensitivity and wide range of suspension set up possibilities.

Cost effectiveness

Compliant to FIA F3 2019 safety rules.

Static tests

Crash tests

Anti intrusion panels

Steel Halo

Wheel tether cables

TECHNOLOGY

Compromise between performance and cost effectiveness wherever possible.

Extensive use of composite materials

Sequential gearbox

Electro-hydraulic gear shift system

All in one ECU- GCU – Data logger equipment

High speed data acquisition system but no telemetry

DRS

F1 type Virtual Safety Car system

CHASSIS AND BODYWORK

Chassis designed by Dallara Automobili

Carbon Monocoque complying to FIA F3 2019 Safety standards

Front and rear wing made out of carbon composite material

ENGINE

Bespoke Mecachrome 6 cylinder 3.4 litres naturally aspirated 380 HP @ 8000 rpm

Fly by wire throttle system

GEARBOX

Bespoke six-gear longitudinal gearbox designed by Hewland

Magneti Marelli electro-hydraulic command via paddle shift from steering wheel

TYRES

Pirelli tyres

Three specific compounds developed for GP3 to provide the most suitable compound for every circuit

PERFORMANCE

A top speed of 300 km/h

Lateral acceleration up to +/- 2.6 G

Maximum braking deceleration -1.9 G

Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h: 3.0 seconds

Acceleration 0 – 200km/h: 7.7 seconds.

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