F3 car and engine
What engines does F3 use?
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Bespoke Mecachrome 6-cylinder 3.4-litre naturally aspirated 380 HP @ 8000 rpm.
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Fly by wire throttle system.
How quick is an F3 car?
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A top speed of 300 km/h.
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Lateral acceleration up to +/- 2.6 G.
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Maximum braking deceleration -1.9 G.
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Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h: 3.0 seconds.
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Acceleration 0 – 200km/h: 7.7 seconds.
What tyres does F3 use?
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16-inch Pirelli tyres.
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Three specific compounds developed for Formula 3 to provide the most suitable compound for every circuit.
Does F3 use DRS?
- Same functionality of DRS used in Formula 1.
- Hydraulic activation.
Are all F3 cars the same?
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All 30 cars are built to the same specification by technical partner Dallara and powered by the same Mecachrome V6 engine.
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Here are all the techncical stats of the current generation Formula 3 car:
DESIGN CRITERIA
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Aerodynamics optimized to facilitate overtaking. Very low ride height sensitivity and wide range of suspension set-up possibilities
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Cost effectiveness
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Compliant to FIA F3 2025 safety rules
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Static tests
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Crash tests
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Anti intrusion panels
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Steel Halo
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Wheel tether cables
ERGONOMICS
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Driver comfort
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Steering wheel size and handles ergonomic
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Steering effort under FIA requirements
TECHNOLOGY
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Bodywork - Carbon - Kevlar honeycomb structures made by Dallara
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Sequential gearbox
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Electro-hydraulic gear shift system
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All in one ECU- GCU – Data logger equipment from Marelli
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High speed data acquisition system but no telemetry
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DRS
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F1 type VSC & Marshalling system
CHASSIS AND BODYWORK
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Chassis designed by Dallara Automobili.
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Carbon Monocoque complying to FIA F3 2025 Safety standards.
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Front and rear wing made out of carbon composite material.
SUSTAINABILITY
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Advanced fuel meeting the FIA 100% sustainable fuel standard.
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Recycled carbon
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Front end plate
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Driver seat shell
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Engine cover
GEARBOX
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Bespoke six gear longitudinal gearbox designed by 3Mo.
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Maelli electro-hydraulic command via paddle shift from steering wheel.