2017 Dallara GP2/17 GP2 Series car and engine rumour
The concept of Dallara GP2/17 GP2 Series 2017 car
Next generation Dallara GP2/17 GP2 Series 2017 chassis will replace current Dallara GP2/11 car since 2011 season because 2016 season will be final season of GP2 Series to use GP2 Series current chassis GP2/11.
GP2 Series engines in 2017 rumoured will be V6 twin-turbocharged direct-injection engine powered by Mecachrome. 2016 season will be final season of GP2 Series 4000 cc normally-aspirated fuel-injected V8 engines who required since 2005.
I think GP2 Series will follow Formula One regulations about chassis and engines. I think hybrids will not introduced in GP2 Series because GP2 Series wants pure racing like IndyCar Series.
It will be good to see turbochargers in GP2 Series because GP2 Series wants new philosophy in 2017.
Possible Mecachrome GP2 Series V6 Turbo Specifications:
Type: Intercooled engine
Manufacturer: Mecachrome
Builder/tuner: Mecachrome Moteur S.A.
Assembly plant: Mecachrome built Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France
Configuration: V6 engine
V-angle: 90° cylinder angle
Displacement: 3000 cc (3.0 L)
Position and mounting layout: Mid-engined, longitudinally-mounted
Maximum engine operating temperature: Over 1000°C (1832°F)
Camshaft maximum: 4
Cylinder block: Aluminium alloy
Cylinder head: Aluminium alloy
Bore diameter: 85 mm
Valvetrain: 24-valve, dual-overhead cam (DOHC), four valves per cylinder
Aspiration: Twin-turbocharged
Accelerator system: Fly by wire
RPM rev limit: 11000 rpm maximum + 11500 rpm on push-to-pass mode
Power output: 550 hp (410 kW) @ 11000 rpm + 50 hp (37 kW) @ 11500 rpm on push-to-pass mode
Torque: Approx. 385 N•m (284 ft•lb) @ 9500 rpm
Maximum speed: 320-332 km/h (199-206 mph) depending on downforce
Turbocharger: BorgWarner
Turbocharger designation: EFR7163
Turbo boost pressure: 3 bar
Turbocharger weights: 4.91-5.1 kg (10.8-11.2 lb) (twin, depending on the turbine housing used)
Turbocharger rev maximum: 100000 rpm
Wastegate: Maximum of two, electronic or pneumatic controlled
Pressure charging: Single-stage compressor and exhaust turbine on a common shaft
Throttle system: Fly by wire
Fuel: Total Excellium 100 RON unleaded gasoline, no refuelling
Fuel delivery: Magneti Marelli direct fuel injection
Exhaust systems: 3 in 1 per side inconel twin-exhaust header with rearside exit
Pistons: Forged aluminium alloy
Connectiong rods: Machined alloy steel
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil vendors: Total Quartz 9000
Cooling: Single water pump
Radiator fluid: Total Glacelf Antifreeze
Filter: Total
Injector: Electronic
Battery: Magneti Marelli lithium-ion battery 12 volts
Spark plugs: Magneti Marelli
Electronics/ECU: Magneti Marelli Marvel 8
Power supply management: XAP
Data acquistion: CAN
Data recorder systems: EM Motorsports
Data logging systems: EM Motorsports
Beacon receiver: Magneti Marelli
Ignition: Magneti Marelli high-power inductive (coil-controlled)
Water and oil radiator: PWR heat exchange radiator core system. Maintains engine coolant and oil tempratures to manufacturer’s specifications. Aluminium alloy fabrication
Possible Dallara GP2/17 Car Specifications:
Dimensions and weight
Overall length: 5000 mm
Overall width: 1800 mm
Overall height: 950 mm (excluding FOM roll hoop camera)
Wheelbase: 3000-3100 mm (adjustable). 3050 mm ideal wheelbase
Overall weight: 693 kg (driver on-board)
Monocoque and bodywork
Survival cell - Sandwich Carbon/aluminium honeycomb structure made by Dallara
Front and rear wing - Carbon structures made by Dallara
Bodywork - Carbon - Kevlar honeycomb structures made by Dallara
Steering system
Non assisted rack and pinion steering system
XAP steering wheel with dashboard, marshalling display, gear change and clutch paddles
Gearbox
6-speed longitudinal Hewland sequential semi-automatic gearbox including reverse
Electro-hydraulic command via paddle shift from steering wheel
AP Carbon clutch
No on-board starter, anti-stall system
Non hydraulic ramp differential
Fuel
Total Excellium 100 RON unleaded (standard fuel control)
Lubricants
Total Quartz 9000 (recommended) and Pertamina Fastron (Rio Haryanto only)
Dry sump type lubrication
Fuel cell/tank
FIA Standard
Premier FT5 125 litres
Suspension
Double carbon wishbones, pullrod (front) and pushrod (rear) operated, twin dampers and torsion bars suspension (F) and spring suspension (R)
Adjustable ride height, camber and toe
Two way (F) / Four way (R) adjustable Koni dampers
Adjustable anti-roll bar (Front/Rear)
Springs and shock absorbers supplied by Koni
Brakes
6 pistons monobloc Brembo callipers
Hitco carbon-carbon brake discs and pads
278 x 28 mm brake disc size
Wheels and tyres
F1 standard wheel dimensions
O.Z. Racing
Magnesium rims
13” x 12” front
13” x 13.7” rear
GP2 series specific Pirelli P Zero slick tyres and Pirelli Cinturato intermediate-wet tyres (245/660 - R13 on front and 325/660 - R13 on rear)
Safety standards
FIA F1 safety standards including: Front, side, rear and steering column impact tests
Front and rear roll hoop, impact structures and monocoque push tests
Anti-intrusion survival cell protection panels
Wheel retainer safety cables
6-point seat belt harness supplied by Sabelt
Extinguisher system
LIFELINE (electrically operated)
Camera equipment
Roll hoop, nose cone and face shot camera pre-equipment
DRS
Exact functionality of DRS used in Formula One
Hydraulic activation
In-car radio
Car-to-team radio telecommunications supplied by Riedel