Dallara T08

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Dallara T08
Giedo van der Garde 2008 WSBR Silverstone.jpg
Giedo van der Garde, 2008 Silverstone WSR Round, in the original 2008 aerodynamic configuration.
Category World Series Formula V8 3.5
Constructor Dallara
Designer(s) Luca Pignacca
Andrea Toso
Predecessor Dallara T05
Successor Dallara T12
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon-fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Pushrods, single vertically-mounted adjustable four-tube shock absorber
Suspension (rear)Pushrods, double adjustable four-tube shock absorber
Width1,930 mm (76 in)
Height1,050 mm (41 in)
Axle track Front: 1,630  mm (64  in)
Rear: 1,529  mm (60  in)
Wheelbase 3,125  mm (123  in)
Engine Renault VQ35 V6 prepared by Solution F 3,498  cc (213  cu in) V6 DOHC 60° cylinder angle normally-aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox
Power485  hp (362  kW) [2]
Weight628  kg (1,385  lb) (excluding driver)
703  kg (1,550  lb) (including driver)
Fuel Elf
Lubricants Elf
Tyres Michelin
O.Z. racing wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll World Series Formula V8 3.5 teams
Notable driversAll World Series Formula V8 3.5 drivers
Debut 2008 Monza World Series by Renault round
Drivers' Championships4

The Dallara T08 was a racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in the Formula Renault 3.5 series, and was in use from 2008 to 2011. The T08 is the second generation of car used by the World Series by Renault/WS Formula V8 3.5, and was introduced at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. The carbon tub of the car would later be carried over to its successor, the Dallara T12. [3]

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Design

The new car featured flex-fuel technology and could be powered by either premium unleaded petrol or E85 bioethanol, which was a first for this level of motorsport in Europe. The Renault V6 engine, prepared by French company Solution F, also saw its power increased from 425 horsepower (317 kW) to 500 horsepower (370 kW).

The car also featured a new carbon bodyshell, as well as a new shaped front wing, hollowed sidepods and multiple side deflectors designed to improve aerodynamic performance. However, several areas of the car, including the gearbox, rear suspension and carbon brakes, remained the same in order to keep costs under control. [4]

The new car made its first public appearance on 21 September at the Magny-Cours round of the 2007 season, [5] with development driver Andy Soucek demonstrating the car at the final round of the series in Barcelona. [6]

Subsequent Development and Changes

2009 FR 3.5 Series

Jean-Eric Vergne, 2011 Nurburgring WSR round, in the 2009 Aerodynamic Configuration Jean-Eric Vergne Nurburgring 2011 (1).JPG
Jean-Éric Vergne, 2011 Nürburgring WSR round, in the 2009 Aerodynamic Configuration

The car underwent a number of changes to its aerodynamic configuration, in line with the 2009 Formula One technical changes. This saw the removal of the cars bargeboards, sidepod chimneys, and the flip-ups ahead of the rear wheel. [7]

2010 FR 3.5 Series

Following the 2009 season, a few changes were made to the car, under the series Technical Regulations for the 2010 Formula Renault 3.5 Series. The engines were re–tuned from 8,200  RPM to 8,500 RPM, with Boost control being banned. [8]

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