Dallara T08

Dallara T08
Giedo van der Garde, 2008 Silverstone WSR 3.5 round, in the original 2008 aerodynamic configuration.
CategoryWorld Series Formula V8 3.5
ConstructorDallara
Designer(s)Luca Pignacca
Andrea Toso
PredecessorDallara T05
SuccessorDallara T12
Technical specifications[1]
ChassisCarbon-fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front)Pushrods, single vertically-mounted adjustable four-tube shock absorber
Suspension (rear)Pushrods, double adjustable four-tube shock absorber
Width1,930 mm (76 in)
Height1,050 mm (41 in)
Axle trackFront: 1,630 mm (64 in)
Rear: 1,529 mm (60 in)
Wheelbase3,125 mm (123 in)
EngineRenault VQ35 V6 prepared by Solution F 3,498 cc (213 cu in) V6 DOHC 60° cylinder angle normally-aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission6-speed semi-automatic gearbox
Power485 hp (362 kW)[2]
Weight628 kg (1,385 lb) (excluding driver)
703 kg (1,550 lb) (including driver)
FuelElf
LubricantsElf
TyresMichelin
O.Z. racing wheels
Competition history
Notable entrantsAll Formula Renault 3.5 Series teams
Notable driversAll Formula Renault 3.5 Series drivers
Debut2008 Monza Formula Renault 3.5 Renault Series round
Last event2011 Catalunya Formula Renault 3.5 Series round
RacesWinsPolesF/Laps
68686868
Constructors' ChampionshipsTech 1 Racing (2008, 2010)
International DracoRacing (2009)
Carlin (2011)
Drivers' ChampionshipsGiedo van der Garde (2008)
Bertrand Baguette (2009)
Mikhail Aleshin (2010)
Robert Wickens (2011)

The Dallara T08 was a racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in the Formula Renault 3.5 series, and was in use from 2008 to 2011. The T08 is the second generation of car used by the World Series by Renault/WS Formula V8 3.5, and was introduced at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours. The carbon tub of the car would later be carried over to its successor, the Dallara T12.[3]

  1. ^ "WSR 3.5 Technical Specifications". World Series by Renault. Archived from the original on 2011-09-03. Retrieved 2014-04-25.
  2. ^ "Dallara world series formula nissan v6". Retrieved 29 June 2022.
  3. ^ Mills, Peter (2011-05-27). "FV8 3.5 news: FR3.5 announces 2012 car plans". AUTOSPORT.com. Retrieved 2019-11-12.