Tatuus F4-T421

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Tatuus F4-T421
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Constructor Tatuus
Predecessor Tatuus F4-T014
Technical specifications [1]
Chassis Carbon-fiber monocoque, fiberglass body
Suspension (front) Push-rod with twin non-adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar and third element
Suspension (rear)Push-rod with twin non-adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar and third element
Height950 mm (37 in)
Axle track 1,510 mm (59 in) (front)
1,460 mm (57 in) (rear)
Wheelbase 2,750 mm (108 in)
Engine Abarth FT-J/Autotecnica 1,368 cc (83 cu in) DOHC inline-4 turbocharged, longitudinally mounted in a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout
Transmission SADEV 6-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox
Power180–185  hp (134–138  kW)
Weight570 kg (1,257 lb) including driver
FuelVarious unleaded control fuel
LubricantsVarious
Brakes 4-piston calipers Ventilated aluminum brake discs
Tyres Various
Competition history
Debut2021

The Tatuus F4-T421 is an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by Italian manufacturer Tatuus, for Formula 4 junior categories, since 2021. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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History

In January 2021, it was first announced that the car would go into production to make its competitive debut in the 2022 Formula 4 UAE Championship, as the successor of the Tatuus F4-T014, featuring the introduction of the halo, and other improved safety features. [6] Over the course of 2021, many Formula 4 championships announced their intent to use the car in the 2022 season: the Italian F4 Championship, [7] F4 British Championship, [8] F4 Spanish Championship, Formula 4 UAE Championship, F4 Brazilian Championship, ACCR Formula 4 Championship and ADAC Formula 4.

The car first began testing in September 2021. [9] The car made its competition debut in the 2022 Formula 4 UAE Championship, and featured in the 2022 seasons of all announced championships excluding the ACCR Formula 4 Championship, which was postponed due to global supply chain issues. [10]

Championships

Year introducedCountryChampionshipSeason introduced
2022 Flag of Italy.svg Italy Italian F4 Championship 2022
Flag of Germany.svg Germany ADAC Formula 4 2022
Flag of Spain.svg Spain F4 Spanish Championship 2022
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg United Kingdom F4 British Championship 2022
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg United Arab Emirates F4 UAE Championship 2022
Flag of Brazil.svg Brazil F4 Brazilian Championship 2022
2023 Flag of Austria.svg Austria
Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
Flag of Hungary.svg Hungary
Flag of Slovakia.svg Slovakia
Formula 4 CEZ Championship 2023
Flag of Spain.svg Spain Formula Winter Series 2023
International F1 Academy 2023
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Flag of Malaya.svg Malaysia
Formula 4 South East Asia Championship 2023
2024 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia F4 Saudi Arabian Championship 2024
Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia Formula 4 Australian Championship 2024
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico NACAM Formula 4 Championship 2024

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