Dallara F312

Open-wheel formula racing car built by Dallara
Dallara F312
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Antonio Giovinazzi at the 2014 Hockenheim FIA Formula 3 European Championship round
CategoryFormula Three
ConstructorDallara
Designer(s)Luca Pignacca
Andrea Toso
Jos Claes
Ferdinando Concari
PredecessorDallara F308
SuccessorDallara F317
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon fibre monocoque
Suspension (front)Pushrod with twin-damper system and torsion-bar springs
Suspension (rear)Pushrod with twin-damper system and coils springs
Length4,351 mm (171 in)
Width1,845 mm (73 in) including tyres
Height945 mm (37 in)
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110 in)
EngineVarious manufacturers (Mercedes-Benz F3 414, Volkswagen Spiess 0XY, Tomei-ThreeBond TB14F3, TOM's Toyota TAZ31, Mugen-Honda MF204D and Toda TR-F301) 2.0 L (122 cu in) inline-4 engine naturally-aspirated, longitudinally mounted in a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout
Transmission6-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox
Power240 hp (179 kW)
Weight580 kg (1,279 lb) including driver
FuelVarious unleaded control fuel
LubricantsVarious
BrakesCarbon brake discs, 6-piston calipers and pads
TyresVarious OZ 9”front & 10.5”rear
Competition history
Debut2012

The Dallara F312 is an open-wheel racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in all Formula Three categories. The car has proved to be one of the most popular Formula 3 Chassis ever, with over 53 of the original type having been produced.[2] Even after its successor the Dallara F317 was introduced, the F312 remained widely used, in championships such as the Euroformula Open Championship and the Japanese Formula 3 Championship.

Development history

The Dallara F312 was designed to meet the new for 2012 FIA Formula 3 regulations, which were much more restrictive compared to previous Formula 3 regulations, and led to reduced downforce levels.[3] Compared to the previous generation Dallara F308, the 312 features a higher monocoque and a lower nose-section than the outgoing model, with the front dampers and springs being placed inside the tub, a first for a Dallara F3 car, alongside a revised aerodynamic package. The car was unveiled at the Masters of Formula 3 event on the 20th of October 2011 at Circuit Zandvoort, in the Netherlands.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Dallara F312" (PDF). euroformulaopen.net.
  2. ^ "formel 3 guide - Dallara". www.formel3guide.com. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
  3. ^ Mills, Sam Tremayne and Peter (18 August 2011). "New Dallara F312 is set to feature major changes from predecessor". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
  4. ^ O'Leary, Jamie. "Dallara unveils revised F3 chassis for 2012". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
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