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{{Short description|Racing car}}
{{Short description|Open-wheel formula racing car built by Dallara}}
{{Mergeto|Dallara GP2 cars|date=August 2024|discuss=Talk:GP2 Series#merge proposal}}{{Infobox racing car
{{Infobox racing car
|Car_name = Dallara GP2/08
| Car_name = Dallara GP2/08
|Image = Yelmer Buurman 2008 GP2 Silverstone.jpg
| Image = Yelmer Buurman 2008 GP2 Silverstone.jpg
|Image_size = 275px
| Image_size = 275px
|caption = Yelmer Buurman at the 2008 GP2 Silverstone Round
| caption = [[Yelmer Buurman]] at the 2008 GP2 Silverstone Round
|Category = [[GP2 Series]] (2008–2010)
| Category = [[GP2 Series]] (2008–2010)
|Constructor = [[Dallara]]
| Constructor = [[Dallara]]
|Predecessor = [[Dallara GP2/05]]
| Predecessor = [[Dallara GP2/05]]
|Successor = [[Dallara GP2/11]]
| Successor = [[Dallara GP2/11]]
|Designer = Giancarlo Dallara
| Designer = Giancarlo Dallara
|Team = All GP2 Teams
| Team = All GP2 Teams
|Drivers = All GP2 Series Drivers
| Drivers = All GP2 Series Drivers
|Technical ref = <ref>{{cite web|title=F2 Fanatic|url=https://f2fanatic.wordpress.com/information/cars/dallara-gp2-08/|work=fiaformula2.com|date=23 March 2018|publisher=[[FIA Formula 2 Championship|FIA Formula 2 Ltd.]]}}</ref>
| Technical ref = <ref>{{cite web|title=F2 Fanatic|url=https://f2fanatic.wordpress.com/information/cars/dallara-gp2-08/|work=fiaformula2.com|date=23 March 2018|publisher=[[FIA Formula 2 Championship|FIA Formula 2 Ltd.]]}}</ref>
|Chassis = Sandwich carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque
| Chassis = Sandwich carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque
|Front suspension = Double-steel wishbones, pushrod-operated, twin-dampers and torsion bars suspension
| Front suspension = Double-steel wishbones, pushrod-operated, twin-dampers and torsion bars suspension
|Rear suspension = Spring Suspension
| Rear suspension = Spring Suspension
|Length = {{convert|4867|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
| Length = {{convert|4867|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
|Width = {{convert|1805|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
| Width = {{convert|1805|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
|Height = {{convert|1047|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} including FOM roll hoop camera
| Height = {{convert|1047|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} including FOM roll hoop camera
|Wheelbase = {{convert|3120|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
| Wheelbase = {{convert|3120|mm|in|0|abbr=on}}
|Engine name = [[Mecachrome GP2 V8|Renault Badged Mecachrome V8108]]
| Engine name = [[Mecachrome GP2 V8|Renault Badged Mecachrome V8108]]
|Capacity = {{convert|4.0|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}}
| Capacity = {{convert|4000|cc|L cuin|0|abbr=off}}
|Configuration = [[V8 engine|V8]] 90°
| Configuration = [[V8 engine|V8]] 90°
|Turbo/NA = [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally-aspirated]],
| Turbo/NA = [[Naturally aspirated engine|naturally-aspirated]],
|Engine position = [[RF layout|rear-engined]], [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally-mounted]]
| Engine position = [[RF layout|rear-engined]], [[longitudinal engine|longitudinally-mounted]]
|Power = {{convert|612-620|hp|kW|0|lk=on|abbr=on}} @ 8,500 rpm{{cn|date=January 2023}}
| Power = {{convert|612-620|bhp|kW PS|0|lk=on|abbr=off}} @ 8,500 rpm{{cn|date=January 2023}}
|Gearbox name = Hewland
| Gearbox name = Hewland
|Gears = 6-speed + 1 reverse
| Gears = 6-speed + 1 reverse
|Type = sequential [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]]
| Type = sequential [[semi-automatic transmission|semi-automatic]]
|Differential =
| Differential =
|Weight = {{convert|688|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| Weight = {{convert|688|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
|Brakes = [[Hitco]] carbon brake discs with [[Brembo]] 6-piston calipers and pads
| Brakes = [[Hitco]] carbon brake discs with [[Brembo]] 6-piston calipers and pads
|Fuel = [[Elf Aquitaine|Elf]] LMS 89.6 [[Octane rating#Motor Octane Number (MON)|MON]], 101.6 [[Octane rating#Research Octane Number (RON)|RON]] unleaded
| Fuel = [[Elf Aquitaine|Elf]] LMS 89.6 [[Octane rating#Motor Octane Number (MON)|MON]], 101.6 [[Octane rating#Research Octane Number (RON)|RON]] unleaded
|Lubricants = [[Elf Aquitaine|Elf HTX 840]]
| Lubricants = [[Elf Aquitaine|Elf HTX 840]]
|Tyres = [[Bridgestone|Bridgestone Potenza]] (dry and wet)<br />[[OZ Group|O.Z. racing]] wheels
| Tyres = [[Bridgestone|Bridgestone Potenza]] (dry and wet)<br />[[OZ Group|O.Z. racing]] wheels
|Debut = [[2008 Catalunya GP2 Series round|2008 Catalunya GP2 round]]
| Debut = [[2008 Catalunya GP2 Series round|2008 Catalunya GP2 round]]
|Last_event = [[2010 Yas Marina GP2 Series round|2010 Yas Marina GP2 round]]
| Last_event = [[2010 Yas Marina GP2 Series round|2010 Yas Marina GP2 round]]
|Races = 60
| Races = 60
|Wins = 60
| Wins = 60
|Cons_champ = [[Campos Racing]] (2008)<br>[[ART Grand Prix]] (2009)<br>[[Rapax Team|Rapax]] (2010)
| Cons_champ = [[Campos Racing]] (2008)<br>[[ART Grand Prix]] (2009)<br>[[Rapax Team|Rapax]] (2010)
|Drivers_champ = [[Giorgio Pantano]] (2008)<br>[[Nico Hülkenberg]] (2009)<br>[[Pastor Maldonado]] (2010)
| Drivers_champ = [[Giorgio Pantano]] (2008)<br>[[Nico Hülkenberg]] (2009)<br>[[Pastor Maldonado]] (2010)
|Poles = 30
| Poles = 30
|Fastest_laps = 60
| Fastest_laps = 60
| torque = {{convert|500-520|N.m|lb.ft|abbr=off}}
}}
}}
The '''Dallara GP2/08''' was an [[Open-wheel racing|open-wheel]] [[Formula racing|formula]] [[Auto racing|racing car]] developed by Italian manufacturer [[Dallara]] for use in the [[GP2 Series]], a [[Formula One#Feeder series|feeder series]] for [[Formula One]]. The GP2/08 was the 2nd-generation car used by the GP2 Series, replacing the [[Dallara GP2/05|GP2/05]], which had also been developed by Dallara. The GP2/08 was used from 2008 to 2010, in keeping with the series philosophy of introducing a chassis every 3 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/series-unveils-new-2008-2010-car-the-gp2-08/258813/|title=Series unveils new 2008-2010 car, the GP2/08|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-19}}</ref> As the GP2 Series was a spec-formula, the car was utilised by all teams and drivers in the championship.
The '''Dallara GP2/08''' was an [[Open-wheel racing|open-wheel]] [[Formula racing|formula]] [[Auto racing|racing car]] developed by Italian manufacturer [[Dallara]] for use in the [[GP2 Series]], a [[Formula One#Feeder series|feeder series]] for [[Formula One]]. The GP2/08 was the 2nd-generation car used by the GP2 Series, replacing the [[Dallara GP2/05|GP2/05]], which had also been developed by Dallara. The GP2/08 was used from 2008 to 2010, in keeping with the series philosophy of introducing a chassis every 3 years.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/series-unveils-new-2008-2010-car-the-gp2-08/258813/|title=Series unveils new 2008-2010 car, the GP2/08|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-19}}</ref> As the GP2 Series was a spec-formula, the car was utilised by all teams and drivers in the championship.
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 05:34, 24 December 2024

Dallara GP2/08
Yelmer Buurman at the 2008 GP2 Silverstone Round
CategoryGP2 Series (2008–2010)
ConstructorDallara
Designer(s)Giancarlo Dallara
PredecessorDallara GP2/05
SuccessorDallara GP2/11
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisSandwich carbon/aluminium honeycomb monocoque
Suspension (front)Double-steel wishbones, pushrod-operated, twin-dampers and torsion bars suspension
Suspension (rear)Spring Suspension
Length4,867 mm (192 in)
Width1,805 mm (71 in)
Height1,047 mm (41 in) including FOM roll hoop camera
Wheelbase3,120 mm (123 in)
EngineRenault Badged Mecachrome V8108 4,000 cubic centimetres (4 litres; 244 cubic inches) V8 90° naturally-aspirated, rear-engined, longitudinally-mounted
Torque500–520 newton-metres (370–380 pound force-feet)
TransmissionHewland 6-speed + 1 reverse sequential semi-automatic
Power612–620 brake horsepower (456–462 kilowatts; 620–629 metric horsepower) @ 8,500 rpm[citation needed]
Weight688 kg (1,517 lb)
FuelElf LMS 89.6 MON, 101.6 RON unleaded
LubricantsElf HTX 840
BrakesHitco carbon brake discs with Brembo 6-piston calipers and pads
TyresBridgestone Potenza (dry and wet)
O.Z. racing wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll GP2 Teams
Notable driversAll GP2 Series Drivers
Debut2008 Catalunya GP2 round
Last event2010 Yas Marina GP2 round
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
60603060
Constructors' ChampionshipsCampos Racing (2008)
ART Grand Prix (2009)
Rapax (2010)
Drivers' ChampionshipsGiorgio Pantano (2008)
Nico Hülkenberg (2009)
Pastor Maldonado (2010)

The Dallara GP2/08 was an open-wheel formula racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in the GP2 Series, a feeder series for Formula One. The GP2/08 was the 2nd-generation car used by the GP2 Series, replacing the GP2/05, which had also been developed by Dallara. The GP2/08 was used from 2008 to 2010, in keeping with the series philosophy of introducing a chassis every 3 years.[2] As the GP2 Series was a spec-formula, the car was utilised by all teams and drivers in the championship.

Development

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Planning and design of the car began in September 2006, with GP2 series Technical Director Didier Perrin laying down the initial design parameters, prior to handing over the detailed design work to Dallara, with it being decided relatively earlier that the partnerships from the first three years of GP2 would be continued until at least 2010, with a chassis by Dallara, Renault branded engine and gearbox by Mecachrome and tyres by Bridgestone.[3] The car was also designed to be upgradable, with an upgrade kit to be issued each year, to keep up with changes in Formula 1.[4]

The car featured a new and 'aggressively low' nose, alongside a single keel suspension and a sculpted front wing. The car had re-designed sidepods, the which were result of a new radiator and cooling set-up. The barge-boards are also noticeably different, being far larger and more sculpted than their predecessor.[5] The rear end was also completely redesigned, with the contoured engine cover fitting over the Mecachrome-built V8 being far tighter than before, and while the rear of the sidepods featured both brand new cooling chimneys and a newer design of the 'shark gill' vents which appeared briefly in 2006. The rear point of the engine cover pulls down to a markedly different, and far neater, exhaust assembly, while the rear wing is a brand new development of that seen in 2007[6] The car also came with anti intrusion panels, and was designed to meet F1 crash test standards of the time, being the only non-F1 car to pass the 2007 Formula One Crash test.[7][8]

The car had its initial shakedown at the Paul Ricard High Speed Test Track on 26 June 2007 by Nelson Piquet Jr., who was the runner-up in the previous season, completing 60 laps without any problems.[9] The car was also launched on that day.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "F2 Fanatic". fiaformula2.com. FIA Formula 2 Ltd. 23 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Series unveils new 2008-2010 car, the GP2/08". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  3. ^ Engineering, Racecar (2007-12-08). "Dallara GP2/08". Racecar Engineering. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  4. ^ Engineering, Racecar (2007-12-08). "Dallara GP2/08". Racecar Engineering. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  5. ^ Elizalde, Pablo. "GP2 unveils new car for 2008 - F2 - Autosport". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  6. ^ "Second generation car unveiled at Ricard". Crash. 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  7. ^ "Perrin: GP2/08 improved in every area". Crash. 2007-06-26. Archived from the original on 2019-04-19. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  8. ^ "New Dallara GP2/08 chassis shows big improvement over outgoing model". Autoblog. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  9. ^ "Piquet gives thumbs-up to new machine". Crash. 2007-06-26. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
  10. ^ "GP2 Series Unveils New 2008-2010 Car, the GP2 / 08 (+photos) | Auto123.com". www.auto123.com. Retrieved 2019-04-19.
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