Dallara GP2/11

Dallara GP2/11
Nobuharu Matsushita driving a GP2/11 at the Monza Eni Circuit in 2017.
CategoryFIA Formula 2 (2017)
GP2 Series (2011–2016)
GP2 Asia Series (2011)
ConstructorDallara
Designer(s)Luca Pignacca
Andrea Toso
PredecessorDallara GP2/08
SuccessorDallara F2 2018
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisSandwich aluminum/carbon fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure and survival cell
Suspension (front)Double steel wishbones, pushrod operated, twin dampers and torsion bars
Suspension (rear)Double steel wishbones, pushrod operated, twin dampers and spring
Length5,065 mm (199 in)
Width1,800 mm (71 in)
Height1,072 mm (42 in)
Wheelbase3,120 mm (123 in)
EngineMecachrome V8108 4.0 L (244 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, rear-engined, longitudinally mounted
TransmissionHewland 6-speed + 1 reverse sequential semi-automatic
Power612 hp (456 kW) @ 10,000 rpm, 500 N⋅m (370 ft⋅lbf) torque
Weight688 kg (1,517 lb) including driver
FuelElf LMS 89.6 MON, 101.6 RON unleaded
LubricantsElf HTX 840 0W-40
BrakesHitco carbon brake discs with Brembo 6-piston calipers and pads
TyresPirelli P Zero (dry), Cinturato (wet)
O.Z. Racing 12 in × 13 in (305 mm × 330 mm) (front)
13.7 in × 13 in (348 mm × 330 mm) (rear) standard aluminum wheel rims
Competition history
Debut2011 Yas Marina GP2 Asia round
Last event2017 Yas Island Formula 2 round

The Dallara GP2/11 was a racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in the GP2 Series, a feeder series for Formula One. The GP2/11 is the overall third generation of car used by the GP2 Series and first generation of car used by the FIA Formula 2 Championship, and was introduced at the Yas Marina round of the 2011 season,[2] replacing the Dallara GP2/08, which was also developed by Dallara. The GP2/11 was scheduled to be used until the end of the 2013 season, in keeping with the series' philosophy of upgrading its chassis every three years, but series organisers decided to keep it in competition for another three-year cycle in a bid to cut costs in the category. The GP2/11 was scheduled to be used until the end of the 2016 season before a next-generation car was introduced in 2017,[3] but this was delayed again until 2018.[4] As the GP2 Series and Formula 2 Championship are spec series, the GP2/11 was raced by every team and driver on the grid.

As of 2024, Dallara GP2/11 remains the longest-serving GP2 Series later FIA Formula 2 Championship chassis usage since 2011 to 2017 seasons.

  1. ^ "The Car and Engine". fiaformula2.com. FIA Formula 2 Ltd. Archived from the original on 2017-04-27. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  2. ^ Glendenning, Mark (5 July 2010). "Exclusive: First shot of new GP2 car". autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
  3. ^ "GP2 to keep current car to cut costs". Autosport.com. Haymarket Publications. 17 June 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
  4. ^ "New GP2 car model delayed until 2018". readmotorsport.com. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 4 July 2016.