Tatuus F4-T014
The Tatuus F4-T014 is a junior formula racing car introduced in 2014 by Italian manufacturer Tatuus. The basic chassis is also used in the Tatuus MSV F4-016, Tatuus USF-17 and the Tatuus PM-18.
F4-T014 and MSV F4-016
The Tatuus F4-T014 was the first racing car homologated according to the
inline 4
engine.
The
Duratec engine. The car was first used in the 2015 BRDC Formula 4 Autumn Trophy won by Ben Barnicoat. The engine used has 70hp more than the Formula 4 spec version, making the car 10 seconds a lap quicker at most circuits.[5][6] Besides the more powerful engine, the MSV version also has more aero adjustable components.[7]
Road to Indy
Pro Mazda chassis. The Pro Mazda car features the most powerful engine of all F4 based cars, a 2.0L Mazda MZR-PM18A. The engine, developed by Elite Engines, produces 275hp.[9] Mazda factory driver Joel Miller was selected to test drive both the USF-17 and PM-18.[10][11]
The entire car, with modifications, can be used in all three USAC-sanctioned tiers of the Road to Indy, from USF Juniors (JR-23), to USF2000 (USF-22), to Pro 2000 (PRO-22).
Car comparison
| Tatuus F4-T014 | Tatuus MSV F4-016 | Tatuus USF-17 | Tatuus PM-18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
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| Championships | Spanish Formula 4 Championship
Formula 4 UAE Championship |
BRDC British Formula 3 Championship
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USF2000
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Pro Mazda
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| Chassis | FIA Formula 4 homologated carbon fibre composite monocoque |
FIA Formula 4 homologated carbon fibre composite monocoque |
carbon fibre composite monocoque | carbon fibre composite monocoque |
| Bodywork | Fibre glass | Fibre glass | Carbon fibre | Carbon fibre |
| Engine | I4 (160hp )
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I4 (230hp )
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Mazda 2.0L MZR (175hp) | Mazda 2.0L MZR-PM18A (275hp) |
| Transmission | Sequential Sadev six-speed gearbox | Sequential Sadev six-speed gearbox | Sequential Sadev SL75 six-speed gearbox | Sequential Sadev SL75 six-speed gearbox |
| ECU | Magneti Marelli
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Magneti Marelli
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Cosworth SQ6 | Cosworth SQ6 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone with pushrods | Double wishbone with pushrods | Double wishbone with pushrods | Double wishbone with pushrods |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone with pushrods | Double wishbone with pushrods | Double wishbone with pushrods | Double wishbone with pushrods |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm | 2750mm | 2750mm | 2750mm |
| Front track | 1510mm | 1510mm | 1560mm | 1560mm |
| Rear track | 1460mm | 1460mm | 1510mm | 1510mm |
References
- ^ "Tatuus FIA F.4". Tatuus. Archived from the original on 1 October 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "THE PROMOTION OF THE NEW ITALIAN ACI CSAI FORMULA 4 CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRUSTED TO WSK PROMOTION. THE NEW CATEGORY HAS BEEN ESPECIALLY CONCEIVED BY FIA TO TRAIN YOUNG DRIVERS COMING FROM KART-RACING TO GET USED TO SINGLESEATER CARS". F4 Championship. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "Dutch F4: KNAF en MP Motorsport: "Hier komen straks de echte talenten bovendrijven"". Autosport.nl. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "Tatuus to supply ADAC Formula 4 chassis". ADAC Motorsport. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "The return of British Formula 3". Motorsport Magazine. 31 March 2016.
- ^ "BRDC Formula 4 to use Tatuus FIA F4 chassis from late 2015". Autosport. 2 September 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "TATUUS - COSWORTH MSV F3 - 016". Tatuus. Archived from the original on 22 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "TATUUS CHOSEN TO SUPPLY USF2000, PRO MAZDA CARS". Indycar. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "Tatuus PM-18 Specifications". Pro Mazda. Archived from the original on 13 March 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "TATUUS USF-17 PROTOTYPE ROAD COURSE TESTING CONCLUDES". USF2000. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
- ^ "Joel Miller testing the new Tatuus PM-18". motorsport.com. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
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