2013 auto gp technical regulation

2013 Auto GP Technical Regulation_Last Update on 23rd April 2013

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ARTICLE 1: DEFINITIONS 1.1 Lola B 05/52 Formula

1.2 Event

1.3 Bodywork

1.4 Wheel

1.5 Complete Wheel

1.6 Sprung Suspension

1.7 Active Suspension

1.8 Composite Structure

1.9 Cockpit

1.10 Cockpit Padding

1.11 Survival Cell

1.12 Cubic Capacity

1.13 Weight

1.14 Racing Weight

1.15 Telemetry

1.16 Camera

1.17 Camera Housing

1.18 Reference plane

ARTICLE 2: GENERAL PRINCIPLES 2.1 Role of Auto GP

2.2 Publication date for amendments

2.3 Compliance with the regulations

2.4 Eligible cars

2.5 Measurements

2.6 Duty of Competitor

2.7 Technical passport

2.8 Parts concerns

ARTICLE 3: BODYWORK AND DIMENSIONS 3.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

3.2 Wheel centre line

3.3 Height measurements

3.4 Overall width

3.5 Width ahead of the rear wheel centre line

3.6 Width behind the rear wheel centre line

3.7 Overall height

3.8 Front bodywork height

3.9 Height in front of the rear wheels

3.10 Bodywork between the rear wheels

3.11 Height behind the rear wheel centre line

3.12 Bodywork around the front wheels

3.13 Bodywork facing the ground

3.14 Skid block

3.15 Overhangs

3.16 Aerodynamic influence

3.17 Upper bodywork

ARTICLE 4: WEIGHT 4.1 Minimum weight

4.2 Ballast

4.3 Adding during the race

ARTICLE 5: ENGINE 5.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

5.2 Type of engine permitted

5.3 Temperature of the charge

5.4 Starting the engine

5.5 Telemetry

ARTICLE 6: FUEL SYSTEM 6.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

6.2 Fuel tanks

6.3 Fittings and piping

6.4 Crushable structure

6.5 Tank fillers

6.6 Refuelling

ARTICLE 7: OIL AND WATER SYSTEMS 7.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

7.2 Location of oil tanks

7.3 Longitudinal location of oil system

7.4 Catch tank

7.5 Transversal location of oil system

7.6 Oil replenishment

7.7 Oil and water Iines

ARTICLE 8: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

8.2 Dashboard

8.3 Data acquisition systems

8.4 Sensors for data acquisition systems

8.5 Driver radios

ARTICLE 9: TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 9.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

9.2 Type of gearbox

9.3 Reverse gear

9.4 Traction control

ARTICLE 10: SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS 10.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

10.2 Active suspension

10.3 Chromium plating

10.4 Sprung suspension

10.5 Suspension members

10.6 Steering

ARTICLE 11: BRAKE SYSTEM 11.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

11.2 Separate circuits

11.3 Brake discs

11.4 Brake callipers

11.5 Cooling of the brakes

11.6 Liquid cooling

11.7 Brake pressure modulation

ARTICLE 12: WHEELS AND TYRES 12.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

12.2 Location

12.3 Dimensions

12.4 Wheel material

12.5 Maximum number of wheels

12.6 Tyre Supplier

12.7 Pressure control valves

ARTICLE 13: COCKPIT 13.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

13.2 Cockpit opening

13.3 Steering wheel

13.4 Internal cross section

13.5 Position of the driver's feet

ARTICLE 14: SAFETY EQUIPMENT 14.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

14.2 Fire extinguishers

14.3 Master switch

14.4 Rear view mirrors

14.5 Safety belts

14.6 Rear Iight

14.7 Headrest and head protection

14.8 Wheel retention

14.9 Seat fixing and removal

ARTICLE 15: CAR CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 15.1 Permitted changes to the original specification

ARTICLE 16: FUEL 16.1 Fuel

16.2 Air

16.3 Engine Oil

16.4 Transmission Oil

ARTICLE 17: FINAL TEXT APPENDIX 1 – LOLA B0552 technical description 2 – FIA 2004 F3000 Structure Testing Record 3 - PLANK MEASUREMENT METHOD


ARTICLE 1 : DEFINITIONS

1.1 Lola B05/52 Formula Automobiles designed solely for speed races on circuits or closed courses and built by the manufacturer

designated by Auto GP Organization Srl to a specification laid down by Auto GP.

1.2 Event An event shall consist of official practice, qualifying and the races.

1.3 Bodywork All entirely sprung parts of the car in contact with the external air stream, except the rollover structures and the

parts definitely associated with the mechanical functioning of the engine, transmission and running gear. Air boxes

and radiators are considered to be part of the bodywork.

1.4 Wheels Flange and rim.

1.5 Complete wheel Wheel and inflated tyre.

1.6 Sprung suspension The means whereby all complete wheels are suspended from the body/chassis unit by a spring medium.

1.7 Active suspension Any system which allows control of any part of the suspension or of the trim height when the car is moving.

1.8 Composite structure Non-homogenous materials which have a cross section comprising of either two skins bonded to each side of a

core material or an assembly of plies which form one laminate.

1.9 Cockpit The volume which accommodates the driver.

1.10 Cockpit padding Non-structural parts placed within the cockpit for the sole purpose of improving driver comfort and safety. All such

material must be quickly removable without the use of tools.

1.11 Survival cell A continuous closed structure containing the fuel tank and the cockpit.

1.12 Cubic capacity The volume swept in the cylinders of the engine by the movement of the pistons. This volume shall be expressed in

cubic centimetres. In calculating engine cubic capacity, the number Pi shall be 3.1416.

1.13 Weight The weight of the car with the driver, wearing his complete racing apparel, at all times during the event.

1.14 Racing weight The weight of the car in running order with the driver aboard and all fuel tanks full, without top up.

1.15 Telemetry The transmission of data between a moving car and anyone connected with the entry of that car

1.16 Camera Television cameras the dimensions of which are available from Auto GP Organization Srl.


1.17 Camera housing A device which is identical in shape and weight to a camera and which is supplied to the relevant Competitor by

Auto GP for fitting to his car in position of a camera.

1.18 Reference Plane A horizontal plane defined by the bottom surface of the chassis, not including the skid block.

ARTICLE 2 : GENERAL PRINCIPLES 2.1 Role of Auto GP The following technical regulations for Auto GP cars are issued by Auto GP Organization Srl.

2.2 Publication date for amendments Each year, prior to the end of March at the latest, Auto GP Organization Srl will publish all changes to be made to

these regulations which will take effect before the first race of the year included. Changes which Auto GP

Organization Srl deem necessary for safety reasons and changes to the specification of all the cars may be made

without notice.

2.3 Compliance with the regulations All Auto GP cars must comply with these regulations (including the information which is contained within the 2012

Auto GP Chassis and Engine Manuals) in their entirety at all times during an Event and during official tests. All

modifications not allowed by these Technical Regulations and subsequent Technical Bulletins are expressly

forbidden.

2.4 Eligible cars The only rolling chassis permitted are those supplied by the designated Lola Cars chassis supplier. Once supplied,

the rolling chassis will not be modified in any way whatsoever except where specifically permitted by these

regulations or with the written permission of Auto GP Organization Srl after consultation with the supplier. Any such

modifications will only be permitted if they are deemed absolutely necessary after a problem has been clearly

identified.

Furthermore, any components supplied as part of the rolling chassis and/or the options permitted in these

regulations which need to be replaced must be supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier and purchased from

Auto GP Organization Srl and/or tyre supplier unless specifically authorised elsewhere in these regulations. Where

modifications are permitted by these regulations, Auto GP Organization Srl will only stock and supply standard

parts issued by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

2.5 Measurements All measurements must be made while the car is stationary on a flat horizontal surface.

2.6 Duty of competitor It is the duty of each competitor to satisfy the Auto GP technical delegate and the Stewards of the Meeting that

his car complies with these regulations in their entirety at all times during an Event.

2.7 Technical passport A technical passport for each car which will be issued by ASN and will be retained by Team.

2.8 Parts Concerns Any competitor who has concern with any part must complete an Auto GP Concern Form and submit it to the

Technical Delegate.


ARTICLE 3 : BOOYWORK AND DIMENSIONS 3.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 3.1.1 Front and rear wing angles may be changed using only the range of adjustment provided in the original

specification.

3.1.2 The front and rear wings must be fitted as specified by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

3.1.3 Devices used to keep the space between the rear aerofoil sections constant may be used provided it is clear

that this is their only purpose.

3.1.4 Tape may be applied to the bodywork but only to fasteners or any vulnerable leading edge. In all cases it

must be c1ear that the tape has no function other than securing or protecting the part or parts to which it is

attached. It is not permitted to apply tape to any bodywork joints or to cover any holes or any adjustment holes.

3.1.5 Bodywork may be painted. It must weigh more than the original component without paint.

3.1.6 Other than the panels designed to control radiator exit air, no bodywork may be removed.

3.1.7 It is permitted to modify the fixings of the forward floor splitter bib (part no 0552-01023- 02) to facilitate

changing this item without the removal of excessive components within the cockpit.

3.2 Wheel centre line The centre line of any wheel shall be deemed to be half way between two straight edges, perpendicular to the

surface on which the car is standing, placed against opposite sides of the complete wheel at the centre of the

tyre tread, with the wheel in the straight ahead position.

3.3 Height measurements All height measurements will be taken normal to and from the reference plane.

3.4 Overall width The overall width of the car, including complete wheels, must not exceed 1930mm with the steered wheels in the

straight ahead position. Overall width will be measured when the car is fitted with tyres inflated to 1.4 bar.

3.5 Width ahead of the rear wheel centre line 3.5.1 Bodywork width ahead of the rear wheel centre line must not exceed 1612mm.

3.5.2 No lateral extremity of any bodywork forward of the front wheels may deflect more than 5mm vertically

when a vertical 0.5kN load is applied to it. During such a test the load will be applied through a 50mm pad whose

centre is positioned 700mm forward of the front wheel centre line and 620mm from the car centre line.

3.5.3 In order to prevent tyre damage to other cars, the top and forward edges of the lateral extremities of any

bodywork forward of the front wheels must be at least 10mm thick with a radius of at least 5mm.

3.6 Width behind the rear wheel centre line Bodywork width behind the rear wheel centre line must not exceed 1200mm.

3.7 Overall height No part of the bodywork may be more than 1056mm above the reference plane.

3.8 Front bodywork height All bodywork situated forward of a point Iying 330mm behind the front wheel centre line, and more than 250mm

from the centre line of the car, must be no more than 500mm above the reference plane.


3.8.1 The minimum height of the lower surface of the front wing endplates above the reference plane is 20.5mm

3.9 Height in front of the rear wheels 3.9.1 Other than the rear view mirrors, each with a maximum area in plan view of 9000mm2, no bodywork situated

more than 330mm behind the front wheel centre line and more than 330mm forward of the rear wheel centre line,

which is more than 600mm above the reference plane, may be more than 300mm from the centre line of the car.

3.10 Bodywork between the rear wheels 3.10.1 No bodywork situated between the rear wheel centre line and a point Iaying 200mm forward of it may be

more than 600mm above the reference plane.

3.10.2 No bodywork situated between the rear wheel centre line and a point Iaying 150mm behind it may be

more than 600mm above the reference plane.

3.11 Height behind the rear wheel centre line 3.11.1 Any part of the car more than 150mm behind the centre line of the rear wheels must not be more than

900mm above the reference plane.

3.11.2 No bodywork behind the centre line of the rear wheels, and more than 150mm each side of the longitudinal

centre line of the car, may be less than 280mm above the reference plane.

3.12 Bodywork around the front wheels With the exception of brake cooling ducts, in plan view, there must be no bodywork in the area formed by two

longitudinal lines parallel to and 400mm and 900mm from the car centre line and two transversal lines, one 350mm

forward of and one 350mm behind the front wheel centre line.

3.13 Bodywork facing the ground 3.13.1 The surface formed by all parts laying on the reference plane must:

- extend from a point laying 330mm behind the front wheel centre line to the centre line of the rear wheels;

- have minimum and maximum widths of 300m m and 500mm respectively

- be symmetrical about the centre line of the car

3.13.2 All sprung parts of the car situated between a point Iaying 330mm rearward of the front wheel centre line

and a point 330m m forward of the rear wheel centre line, which are visible from underneath, must produce

uniform, solid, hard, continuous, rigid (no degree of freedom in relation to the body/chassis unit), impervious

surfaces under all circumstances.

Fully enclosed holes are permitted in these surfaces provided no part of the car is visible

through them when viewed from directly below.

3.13.3 To help overcome any possible manufacturing problems, and not permit any design which may contravene

any part of these regulations, dimensional tolerances are permitted on bodywork situated between a point Iying

330mm behind the front wheel centre line and the rear wheel centre line. A vertical tolerance of +/- 5mm is

permissible across the surfaces Iaying on the reference plane and a horizontal tolerance of 5mm is permitted

when assessing whether a surface is visible from beneath the car.

3.13.4 All sprung parts of the car situated behind a point Iaying 330mm rearward of the front wheel centre line,

which are visible from underneath and are more than 250m m from the centre line of the car, must be at least

50mm above the reference plane.


3.14 Skid block

3.14.1 Beneath the surface formed by all parts Iaying on the reference plane, a rectangular skid block, with a

50mm radius (+/-2mm) on each front corner, must be fitted. This skid block may comprise more than one piece

but must:

a) extend longitudinally from a point Iaying 330mm behind the front wheel centre line to the centre line of the rear

wheels.

b) be made from an homogenous material with a specific gravity between 1.3 and 1.45.

c) have a width of 300mm with a tolerance of +/-2mm.

d) have a thickness of 8 mm with a tolerance of +/-1mm when new.

e) have a uniform thickness when new.

f) have no holes or cut outs other than those necessary to tit the skid.

g) be fixed symmetrically about the centre line of the car in such a way that no air may pass between it and the

surface formed by the parts Iaying on the reference plane.

h) have seven precisely placed holes in the positions which are detailed in Drawing 1. In order to establish the

conformity of the skid block after use, its thickness will only be measured in the four 50mm diameter holes and the

two forward 80mm diameter holes.

These measures, taken in an orthogonally way, must be always more or equal than 6 mm. (Appendix 3).

3.15 Overhangs No part of the car shall be more than 750mm behind the centre line of the rear wheels or more than 1200mm in

front of the centre line of the front wheels.

No part of the bodywork more than 200m m from the centre line of the car may be more than 1000mm in front of

the front wheel centre line.

All overhang measurements will be taken parallel to the reference plane.

3.16 Aerodynamic influence Any specific part of the car influencing its aerodynamic performance:

- Must comply with the rules relating to bodywork.

- Must be rigidly secured to the entirely sprung part of the car (rigidly secured means not having any degree of

freedom).

- Must remain immobile in relation to the sprung part of the car.

In order to ensure that this requirement is respected, Auto GP reserves the right to introduce load/deflection tests

on any part of the bodywork which appears to be (or is suspected of), moving whilst the car is in motion.

Any device or construction that is designed to bridge the gap between the sprung part of the car and the ground

is prohibited under all circumstances.

No part having an aerodynamic influence and no part of the bodywork, with the exception of the skid block in

3.14 above, may under any circumstances be located below the reference plane.

3.17 Upper bodywork In order that a car may be lifted quickly in the event of it stopping on the circuit, the principle rollover structure

must incorporate a clearly visible unobstructed opening designed to permit a strap, whose section measures

60mm x 30mm, to pass through it.

ARTICLE 4 : WEIGHT 4.1 Minimum weight The weight of the car must not be less than 692 kg. Which will be the weight of the vehicle in the condition which it crosses the finishing line and enters Parc Fermè or at any time during the event.


4.2 Ballast Ballast can be used provided it is designed and fitted in accordance with drawings supplied by the Auto GP

chassis supplier, is fitted in the places provided for this purpose and is secured in such a way that tools are required

for its removal. It must also be possible to fix seals if deemed necessary by C.S.A.I. Technical Delegate.

4.3 Adding during the race With the exception of compressed air and brake fluid, no substance may be added to the car during the race. If it

becomes necessary to replace any part of the car during the race, the new part must not weigh any more than

the original part.

ARTICLE 5 : ENGINE 5.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 5.2 Type of engine permitted The only engines permitted are those supplied by Zytek engine supplier. Once supplied, the engine and ancillaries

supplied with it may not be modified in any way whatsoever except with the written permission of Auto GP after

consultation with the engine supplier.

5.3 Temperature of the charge 5.3.1 Any device, system, procedure, construction or design the purpose and/or effect of which is any decrease

whatsoever of the temperature of the intake air and/or of the charge (air and/or fuel) of the engine is forbidden.

5.3.2 Internal and/or external spraying of water or any substance whatsoever is forbidden (other than fuel for the

normal purpose of combustion in the engine).

5.4 Starting the engine The supplementary starting device may be temporarily connected to the car to start the engine in the pits or on

the starting grid It is also permitted to push start the car in accordance with the Sporting Regulations.

5.5 Telemetry The use of telemetry is forbidden except from the car to the TV broadcaster.

ARTICLE 6 : FUEL SYSTEM 6.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 6.1.1 Replacement fuel lines and fittings must be supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

6.1.2 Heat shrink or tire sleeve protective coverings may be added to fuel lines.

6.1.3 Teams are permitted to tit the auxiliary fuel pump out kit as specified by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

6.1.4 Teams are required, to have available, the Auto GP specified fuel sample pipe for Scrutineering.

6.2 Fuel tanks 6.2.1 The fuel tank must be a single rubber bladder conforming to or exceeding the specifications of FIA/FT5-1999.

6.2.2 All the fuel stored on board the car must be situated between the front face of the engine and the driver's

back when viewed in lateral projection.

Furthermore, no fuel can be stored more than 300 m forward of the highest point at which the driver's back

makes contact with his seat.


However, a maximum of 2 Iitres of fuel may be kept outside the survival cell, but only that which is necessary for

the normal running of the engine.

6.2.3 Fuel must not be stored more than 400mm from the longitudinal axis of the car.

6.2.4 All rubber bladders must be made by manufacturers recognised by the FIA. A list of approved manufacturers

is available from the FIA.

6.2.5 All rubber bladders shall be printed with the name of the manufacturer, the specifications to which the tank

has been manufactured and the date of manufacture.

6.2.6 No rubber bladders shall be used more than 5 years after the date of manufacture, unless inspected and re-

certified by the manufacturer for a period of up to another 2 years.

6.3 Fittings and piping 6.3.1 All apertures in the fuel tank must be closed by hatches or fittings which are secured to metallic or composite

bolt rings bonded to the inside of the bladder.

Bolt hole edges must be no less than 5mm from the edge of the bolt ring, hatch or fitting.

All hatches and fittings must be sealed with the gaskets or 'O' rings supplied with the tank.

6.3.2 All fuel lines between the fuel tank and the engine must have a self sealing breakaway valve. This valve must

separate at less than 50% of the load required to break the fuel line fitting or to pull it out of the fuel tank.

6.3.3 No lines containing fuel may pass through the cockpit.

6.3.4 All lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage cannot result in accumulation of fuel in the cockpit.

6.3.5 When flexible, all lines must have threaded connectors and an outer braid which is resistant to abrasion and

flame.

6.3.6 All fuel lines must have a minimum burst pressure of 41 bars at the maximum operating temperature of 135°C.

6.4 Crushable structure

The fuel tank must be completely surrounded by a crushable structure, which is an integral part of the survival cell

and must be able to withstand the loads required by the tests in Articles 18.2.1 and 18.3.

6.5 Tank fillers 6.5.1 Fuel tank fillers must not protrude beyond the bodywork. Any breather pipe connecting the fuel tank to the

atmosphere must be designed to avoid liquid leakage when the car is running and its outlet must not be less than

250m m from the cockpit opening.

All fuel tank fillers must be designed to ensure an efficient locking action which reduces the risk of accidental

opening following a crash impact or incomplete locking after refuelling.

6.5.2 All cars must be fitted with a self sealing connector which can be used by the scrutineers to obtain fuel from

the tank.

This connector is of a type approved by the FIA.

6.6 Refuelling 6.6.1 Refuelling during the qualifying sessions and during the race is forbidden.

6.6.2 Refuelling the car on the grid may only be carried out by using an unpressurised container which is no more

than 2 meters above the ground..


6.6.3 Any storage of fuel on board the car at a temperature of more than five degrees centigrade below the

official temperature given by the Organiser is forbidden.

6.6.4 The use of any specific device, whether on board or not, to decrease the temperature of the fuel below the

official temperature given by the Organiser is forbidden.

ARTICLE 7 : OIL AND WATER SYSTEMS 7.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 7.1.1 Replacement oil or hydraulic lines and fittings must be supplied by Auto GP, but they must have the same

specifics.

7.1.2 Heat shrink or tire sleeve protective coverings may be added to all oil, hydraulic or water lines.

7.1.3 Blanking of oil or water radiator intakes for the purpose of optimising temperatures provided this is its sole

purpose.

7.1.4 Stone guards may be fitted and must be supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

7.1.5 It is permitted to modify I re-route oil and hydraulic lines on safety grounds provided that any modifications

comply with articles 7.7.4 - 7.7.6 of the technical regulations.

7.2 Location of oil tanks All oil storage tanks must be situated between the front wheel axis and the rearmost gearbox casing longitudinally,

and must be no further than the lateral extremities of the survival cell are from the longitudinal axis of the car

7.3 Longitudinal location of oil system No other part of the car containing oil may be situated behind the complete rear wheels.

7.4 Catch tank When a car's lubrication system includes an open type sump breather, this breather must vent into a catch tank of

at least 3 Iitres capacity.

7.5 Transversal location of oil system No part of the car containing oil may be more than 750mm from the longitudinal centre line of the car.

7.6 Oil replenishment No oil replenishment is allowed after the qualifying sessions, during and also after a race.

7.7 Oil and water Iines 7.7.1 No lines containing water or lubricating oil may pass through the cockpit.

7.7.2 Al lines must be fitted in such a way that any leakage cannot result in the accumulation of fluid in the

cockpit.

7.7.3 No hydraulic fluid lines may have removable connectors inside the cockpit.

7.7.4 Al lubricating oil lines must have a minimum burst pressure of 41 bars at the maximum operating temperature

of 135°C.

7.7.5 All hydraulic fluid Iines which are not subjected to abrupt changes in pressure, with the exception of Iines

under gravity head, must have a minimum burst pressure of 408 bar at the maximum operating temperature of

204°C when used with steel connectors and 135°C when used with aluminium connectors.


7.7.6 All hydraulic fluid Iines subjected to abrupt changes in pressure must have a minimum burst pressure of 816

bar at the maximum operating temperature of 204°C.

ARTICLE 8 : ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 8.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 8.1.1 Any modifications required to tit the driver communication system described in Article 8.5 below.

8.1.2 It is permitted to tit a larger battery in the area designated for the battery by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

8.2 Dashboard The dashboard must be the one supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

8.3 Data acquisition systems The only data acquisition system which may be fitted is that supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

8.3.1 It is permitted to upgrade this data acquisition system with the parts contained in the Pi 2007-2008 Auto GP

Information Pack.

8.4 Sensors for data acquisition systems The only sensors which may be fitted are those available from the Auto GP chassis supplier or as specified in 8.3.1

above.

8.5 Driver radios All radio equipment is free, must only be powered from the source supplied for this purpose in the car wiring 100m

and may only transmit voice communication.

ARTICLE 9 : TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 9.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 9.1.1 Internal differential plates may be changed but only by using the range of parts available from the Auto GP

chassis supplier, intended for use on the Auto GP car. The ramps can be mounted 45/65 or 65/45. No other ramp

type can be mounted.

9.1.2 Differential pre-Ioad may be changed but only by using the range of parts available from the Auto GP

chassis supplier intended for use on the Auto GP car.

9.1.3 Gearbox ratios will be the same for everybody, but different for every Circuit. A list of gearbox ratios to be

used in every Circuit will be communicated via circular before every event.

9.1.4 Final drive ratio to be used will only be 26-19.

9.1.5 The clutch must be the one supplied by Auto GP and must be fitted without any modification other than with

parts available from the Auto GP and must be acceptable to the engine supplier.

9.1.5.1 It is permitted to add quick release fittings to the clutch line at the rear bulkhead provided that any

modifications comply with articles 7.7.4 - 7.7.6 of the technical regulations.

9.1.6 A magnet may be fitted inside the gearbox for metallic particles collection.

9.1.7 A layshaft end cover may be fitted.


9.2 Type of gearbox 9.2.1 All cars must have six forward gears.

9.2.2 Automatic gearboxes and differentials with electronic, pneumatic or hydraulic slip control are forbidden.

Semi automatic gearboxes approved and supplied by Auto GP are allowed.

9.3 Reverse gear

All cars must have a reverse gear operable any time during the Event by the driver when the engine is running.

9.4 Traction control The use of traction control is forbidden.

ARTICLE 10: SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS 10.1 Permitted changes to the original specification. 10.1.1 Wishbone length and attachment, track rod length and pushrod length by means of adjustment provided.

10.1.2 Replacement suspension joints must be supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

10.1.3 The addition of a strain gauge to each pushrod assembly and wiring to connect them to the Auto GP

approved data acquisition system is allowed just for those approved and supplied by Auto GP.

10.1.4 Road springs are free as is their source. Spring platform position may be changed and thrust washers or

spacers between the springs and platforms may be added.

10.1.5 Anti-roll bars may be adjusted or changed but, with the exception of shims or spacers, only by using the

range of parts available from the Auto GP chassis supplier.

10.1.6 Damper packers and bump rubbers.

10.1.7 Camber angles may be adjusted but only by using the range of parts available from the Auto GP chassis

supplier.

10.1.8 Devices to measure suspension displacement may be fitted, provided this is their sole purpose, including

any wiring needed to connect them to the data acquisition system.

10.1.9 Damper settings may be changed via the external adjuster knobs but not the valving.

10.1.10 Steering lock stops are free.

10.1.11 Steering pinions may be changed but only by using the range of parts available from the Auto GP chassis

supplier.

10.1.12 It is permitted to tit a longer length steering column as specified by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

10.2 Active suspension

The use of active suspension is forbidden.

10.3 Chromium plating

Chromium plating of any steel suspension is forbidden.


10.4 Sprung suspension

Car must be fitted with sprung suspension. The springing medium must not consist solely of bolts located through

flexible bushes or mountings. There must be movement of the wheels to give suspension travel in excess of any

flexibility in the attachments.

10.5 Suspension members 10.5.1 All suspension members must be made from an homogenous metallic material.

10.5.2 In order to prevent intrusion of suspension parts into the survival cell during a side impact, each member of

every front suspension component with two inboard mountings must be joined by a link as dose to the survival cell

as practical. This link must be circular with a minimum diameter of 10mm, and any slip joint must be bolted or

pinned and located in the centre of the span.

10.5.3 The cross-sections of each member of every suspension component must have an aspect ratio no greater

than 3.5:1. And be symmetrical about its major axis. All suspension components may however have sections with

an aspect ratio greater than 3.5:1 and be non-symmetrical, provided these are adjacent to their inner and outer

attachments and form no more than 25% of the total distance between the attachments of the relevant member.

All measurements will be made perpendicular to a line drawn between the inner and outer attachments of the

relevant member.

10.5.4 Non-structural parts of suspension members are considered bodywork. Brake discs must be those supplied

by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

10.5.5 In order to help prevent a wheel becoming separated in the event of all suspension members connecting it

to the car failing, two cables each with separate attachments must be fitted to connect each wheel/upright

assembly to the main n structure of the car The cables and their attachments must be designed in order to help

prevent a wheel making contact with the driver's head during an accident.

The length of each cable should be no longer than that required to allow normal suspension movement.

Each complete cable restraint system, including their attachments, must have a minimum tensile strength of 50kN

and each cable must be flexible with a minimum diameter of 8mm.

10.6 Steering 10.6.1 The steering must consist of a mechanical link between the driver and the wheels.

10.6.2 Four wheel steering is forbidden.

10.6.3 The steering wheel, steering column and steering rack assembly must pass an impact test, as specified by

Article 15.

ARTICLE 11 : BRAKE SYSTEM 11.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 11.1.1 The only brake pads which may be fitted are those available from the Auto GP (AP brake pads DS3000)

chassis supplier.

11.1.2 The removal of or blanking of brake duct intakes for the purpose of optimising temperatures provided this is

its sole purpose.

11.1.3 Devices to measure brake pressures may be fitted provided this is their sole purpose, including any wiring

needed to connect them to the approved data acquisition system.


11.1.4 Brake and clutch master cylinder sizes may be changed provided no other modification is required to fit

them. The only replacement cylinders which may be fitted are those available from the Auto GP chassis supplier.

11.1.5 It is permitted to add quick release fittings to the brake Iines at the rear bulkhead. Provided that any

modifications comply with articles 7.7.4 - 7.7.6 of the technical regulations.

11.1.6 It is permitted to fit AP quick release fittings (AP part nos. CP6300-6 & CP6300-11) to brake callipers for the

sole purpose of brake bleeding.

11.2 Separate circuits

All cars must be equipped with one brake system which has two separate hydraulic circuits operated by one

pedal, one circuit operating on the two front wheels and the other on the two rear wheels. This system must be

designed so that if a failure occurs in one circuit the pedal will still operate the brakes in the other.

11.3 Brake discs It will be possible to change the discs only using discs supplied by Auto GP.

11.4 Brake calipers 11.4.1 All brake callipers must be made from an homogeneous metallic material. They must be those supplied by

and be fitted as specified by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

11.4.2 There must be no more than 6 brake callipers pistons on each wheel.

11.5 Cooling of the brakes Air ducts for the purpose of cooling the brakes shall not protrude beyond:

- A plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of 160mm above the horizontal centre line of the wheel.

- A plane parallel to the ground situated at a distance of 160mm below the horizontal centre line of the wheel.

- A vertical plane parallel to the inner face of the front rim and displaced from it by 120mm toward the centre line

of the car

- The periphery of the tyre forwards or the wheel rim backwards, when viewed from the side of the car.

11.6 Liquid cooling

Liquid cooling of the brakes is forbidden.

11.7 Brake pressure modulation

Anti lock brakes and power assisted braking are forbidden.

ARTICLE 12 : WHEELS AND TYRES 12.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 12.1.1 Wheels may be repainted to their original colour.

12.1.2 Wheels may be sand blasted to prevent tyres turning on the rims.

12.2 Location Complete wheels must be external to the bodywork in plan view, with the rear aerodynamic device removed.

12.3 Dimensions 12.3.1 Complete wheel width must not exceed 475mm.

12.3.2 Complete wheel diameter must not exceed 680mm.


12.3.3 These measurements will be taken horizontally at axle height.

12.4 Wheel material All wheels must be made from homogenous metallic materials.

12.5 Maximum number of wheels The number of wheels is fixed at four. The wheels must be fitted as specified by the Auto GP chassis supplier.

12.6 Tyre Supplier Tyres must be those supplied by the Auto GP tyre supplier and not modified or treated in any way.

12.7 Pressure control valves Pressure control valves on the wheels are forbidden.

ARTICLE 13 : COCKPIT 13.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 13.1.1 The pedals may not be modified but their position may be changed for driver comfort using only approved

Auto GP chassis supplier brake pedal pad extensions and pedal pushrod extensions.

13.1.2 The type and position of the driver's heel rest is free.

13.1.3 The position of the steering wheel may be changed for driver comfort but only by using the range of parts

available from the Auto GP chassis supplier.

13.1.4 The addition of padding for driver comfort provided this is its sole purpose.

13.1.5 A clutch footrest may be added.

13.1.6 Equipment for supplying the driver with drink may be fitted in the cockpit.

13.1.7 Gear change paddles position may be adjusted using only parts available from the Auto GP gearshift

system supplier.

13.2 Cockpit opening 13.2.1 In order to ensure that the opening giving access to the cockpit is of adequate size, the template shown in

Drawing 2 will be inserted into the survival cell and bodywork. During this test the steering wheel, steering column,

seat and all padding required by Articles 14.7.1-6 (including fixings), may be removed and:

- The template must be held horizontal and lowered vertically from above the car unit its lower edge is 525mm

above the reference plane;

- Referring to Drawing 2, the edge of the template which lies on the line d-e must be no less than 1800mm behind

the line A-A shown in Drawing 5.

Any measurements made from the cockpit entry template (when referred to in Articles 13.2.3, 15.3.1, 15.5.4, 15.6.4,

16.3 and 18.4) must also be made whilst the template is held in this position.

13.2.2 The forward extremity of the cockpit opening, even if structural and part of the survival cell, must be at least

50mm in front of the steering wheel.

13.2.3 The driver must be able to enter and get out of the cockpit without it being necessary to remove any part

of the car other than the steering wheel. When seated normally, the driver must be facing forwards and the

rearmost part of his crash helmet may be no more than 125mm forward of the rear edge of the cockpit entry

template.


13.2.4 From his normal seating position, with all seat belts fastened and whilst wearing his usual driving equipment,

the driver must be able to remove the steering wheel and get out of the car within 5 seconds and then replace

the steering wheel in its original position.

13.3 Steering wheel

The steering wheel must be fitted with a quick release mechanism operated by pulling a concentric flange

installed on the steering column behind the wheel. The quick release mechanism must not be modified by

painting or otherwise.

13.4 Internal cross section 13.4.1 A free vertical cross section, which allows the outer template shown in Drawing 3 to be passed vertically

through the cockpit to a point 100mm behind the face of the rearmost pedal when in an inoperative position,

must be maintained over its entire length. The only things which may encroach on this area are the steering wheel

and any padding that is required by Article 14.7.7.

13.4.2 A free cross section, which allows the inner template shown in Drawing 3 to be passed vertically through the

cockpit to a point 100mm behind the face of rearmost pedal when in the imperative position, must be maintained

over its entire length. The only thing which may encroach on this area is the steering wheel.

13.4.3 The driver, seated normally with his seat belts fastened and with the steering wheel removed must be able

to raise both legs together so that his knees are past the plane of the steering wheel in the rearward direction. This

action must not be prevented by any part of the car.

13.5 Position of the driver's feet 13.5.1 The survival cell must extend from behind the fuel tank in a rearward direction to a point at least 300mm in

front of the driver's feet, with his feet resting on the pedals and the pedals in the inoperative position.

13.5.2 When he is seated normally, the soles of the driver's feet, resting on the pedals in the inoperative position,

must not be situated forward of the front wheel centre line.

ARTICLE 14 : SAFETY EQUIPMENT 14.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 14.1.1 The shroud supplied must be fitted over the tire extinguisher.

14.1.2 The position of the rear view mirrors may be changed but the original mounting positions must be used.

14.1.3 The head padding cover may be painted.

14.2 Fire extinguishers 14.2.1 All cars must be fitted with a fire extinguishing system which must discharge into the cockpit and into the

engine compartment.

14.2.2 Any extinguisher which has been specifically approved by the FIA is permitted.

14.2.3 The quantity of extinguisher may vary according to the type of extinguisher used, a Iist is available from the

FIA.

14.2.4 When operated, the fire extinguishing system must discharge 95% of its contents at a constant pressure in no

less than 10 seconds and no more than 30 seconds. If more than one container with extinguisher is fitted, they must

be released simultaneously.


14.2.5 Each pressure vessel must be equipped with a means of checking its pressure which may vary according to

the type of extinguisher used. A Iist is available from the FIA.

14.2.6 The following information must be visible on each container with extinguisher:

a) Type of extinguisher;

b) Weight or volume of the extinguisher;

c) Date the container must be checked which must be no more than two years after the date of tilling.

14.2.7 All parts of the extinguishing system must be situated within the survival cell and all extinguishing equipment

must withstand tire.

14.2.8 Any triggering system having its own source of energy is permitted, provided it is possible to operate all

extinguishers should the main n electrical circuits of the car fail. The driver must be able to trigger the extinguishing

system manually when seated normally with his safety belts fastened and the steering wheel in place.

Furthermore, a means of triggering from the outside must be combined with the circuit breaker switch described in

article 14.3.2. It must be marked with a letter "E" in red inside a white circle of at least 50mm diameter with a red

edge.

14.2.9 The system must work in any position, even when the car is inverted.

14.2.10 Extinguisher nozzles must be suitable for the extinguisher and be installed in such a way that they are not

directly pointed at the driver.

14.3 Master switch 14.3.1 The driver, when seated normally with safety belt fastened and steering wheel in place, must be able to cut

off all electrical circuits to the ignition, all fuel pumps and the rear light by means of a spark proof circuit breaker

switch. This switch must be located on the dashboard and must be c1early marked by a symbol showing a red

spark in a white edged blue triangle.

14.3.2 There must also be an exterior switch, with a horizontal handle, which is capable of being operated from a

distance by a hook. This switch must be situated at the base of the main n rollover structure on the right hand side.

It must be c1early marked by a symbol showing a red spark in a white-edged blue triangle of at least 50mm.

14.4 Rear view mirrors 14.4.1 All cars must have at least two mirrors mounted so that the driver has visibility to the rear and both sides of

the car

14.4.2 The reflective surface of each mirror must be at least 150mm wide, this being maintained over a height of at

least 50mm. Additionally, each comer may have a radius no greater than 10mm.

14.4.3 No part of the reflective surface may be less than 250m m from the car centre line or more than 750mm

from the rear of the cockpit entry template.

14.4.4 The Auto GP Technical Delegate must be satisfied by a practical demonstration that the driver, when

seated normally, can clearly define following vehicles. For this purpose, the driver shall be required to identify any

letter or number, 150mm high and 100mm wide, placed anywhere on boards behind the car, the positions of

which are detailed below:

Height From 400mm to 1000mm from the ground

Width 2000mm either side of the centre line of car

Position 10m behind the rear axle line of the car


14.5 Safety belts It is mandatory to wear two shoulder straps, one abdominal strap and two straps between the legs. These straps

must be securely fixed to the car and must comply with FIA standard 8853/98. There must be an insert in the

chassis to make provision for fixing a central crotch belt even if it is not mandatory to use it.

It is permitted to use twin shoulder straps and to use fixed length belts provided they are sourced from the Auto GP

chassis supplier.

14.6 Rear Light All cars must have a red light in working order throughout the event which:

- Is the one supplied by the Auto GP - Faces rearwards at 90 degrees to the car centre line.

- Is c1early visible from the rear.

- Is not mounted more than 100mm from the car centre line.

- Is mounted between 300mm and 375mm above the reference plane.

- Is no less than 450mm behind the rear wheel centre line, measured to the face of the lens and parallel to the

reference plane.

- Can be switched on by the driver when seated normally in the car

The three measurements above will be taken to the centre of the rear face of the light unit.

14.7 Headrest and head protection 14.7.1 All cars must be equipped with three areas of padding for the driver's head which:

- are so arranged that they can be removed from the car as one part;

- are located by two horizontal pegs behind the driver's head and two fixings,

which are c1early indicated and easily removable without tools, at the front corners;

- are made from a material approved by the FIA.

- are fitted with a cover manufactured from 60-240gsm materials which use suitable thermosetting resin systems;

- are positioned so as to be the first point of contact for the driver's helmet in the event of an impact projecting his

head towards them during an accident.

- must not be covered with any material other than planting

14.7.1.1 It is not permitted to add additional padding to the head rest other than as detailed in the technical

manual which otherwise must remain as supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier, therefore the pedals, steering

wheel and paddles etc must be moved towards him using parts specified by the Auto GP chassis supplier and the

engine supplier.

14.7.1.2 Once showing signs of surface cracking the headrest surround must be replaced. To prevent cracking it is

recommended that in the pits the headrest is fitted once the driver is sat in the car and removed before the driver

exists the car

14.7.2 The first area of padding for the driver's head must be positioned behind him and be between 75mm and

90mm thick over an area of at least 40000mm2•

14.7.3 The two further areas of padding for the driver's head must be positioned directly alongside each side of his

helmet. The upper surfaces of these areas of padding must be at least as high as the survival cell over their entire

length. this padding must be covered in Alcantara or similar and fixed to the inside of the chassis using velcro or

similar material.

Each area of padding must be between 75mm and 90mm thick over an area of at least 25000mm2 and may

have a radius of 10mm along its upper inboard edge. When calculating their area, any part which is greater than

75mm thick and which Iays between the front face of the rear area of padding and the forward-most part of the

driver's helmet whilst he is seated normally, will be taken into account (area 'B' in Drawing 4). The thickness will be

measured perpendicular to the car centre line.

14.7.4 Forward of the side areas of padding further cockpit padding must be provided on each side of the

cockpit rim the purpose of the additional padding is to afford protection to the driver's head in the event of an

oblique frontal impact and must therefore be made from the same material as the other three areas of padding.

These extensions must:

be symmetrically positioned about the car centre line and a continuation of the


side areas of padding;

- be positioned with their upper surfaces at least as high as the survival cell over

their entire length;

- have a radius on their upper inboard edge no greater than 10mm;

- be positioned in order that the distance between the two is no less than

360mm;

- be as high as practicable within the constraints of driver comfort.

14.7.5 All of the padding described above must be so installed that if movement of the driver's head, in any

expected trajectory during an accident, were to compress the foam fully at any point, his helmet would not make

contact with any structural part of the car Furthermore, for the benefit of rescue crews all of the padding

described above must be installed using the FIA approved system. The method of removal must also be clearly

indicated.

14.7.6 No part of the padding described above may obscure sight of any part of the driver's helmet when he is

seated normally and viewed from directly above the car

14.7.7 In order to minimise the risk of leg injury during an accident, additional areas of padding must be fitted

each side of, and above, the driver's legs;

These areas of padding must:

- be made from a material approved by the FIA.

- be no less than 25mm thick over their entire area;

- cover the area situated between points Iaying 50mm behind the centre of the point at which the second roll

structure test is carried out and 100mm behind the face of the rearmost pedal when in the inoperative position, as

shown in Drawing 4;

- cover the area above the line A-A shown in Drawing 3;

14.8 Wheel retention All cars, whilst under their own power, must be fitted with devices which will retain any wheel in the event of it

coming loose.

14.9 Seat fixing and removal 14.9.1 In order that an injured driver may be removed from the car in his seat following an accident, all cars must

be fitted with a seat which, if it is secured, must be done so with no more than two bolts.

If bolts are used they must:

- Be clearly indicated and easily accessible to rescue crews;

- Be fitted vertically;

- Be removable with the same tool for all Teams and which is issued to all rescue crews.

14.9.2 The seat must be equipped with receptacles which permit the fitting of belts to secure the driver and one

which will permit the fitting of a neck support

14.9.3 The seat must be removable without the need to cut or remove any of the seat belts.

14.9.4 Details of the tool referred to above, the belt receptacles and the neck support are available from the FIA

Technical Department.


ARTICLE 15 : CAR CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Car Construction, Impact Testing, Roll Structure Testing and Static c Load Testing have been done according to

the requirements of the FIA 2004 F3000 Technical Regulations, articles 15,16,17,18 respectively.

15.1 Permitted changes to the original specification 15.1.1 Replacement nuts, bolts and washers need not be supplied by the Auto GP chassis supplier but must be of

the same material and specification.

15.1.2 The rear impact absorbing structure may be planted.

ARTICLE 16 : FUEL AND OIL 16.1 Fuel 16.1.1 Auto GP will designate a supplier of fuel who will be required to supply a single type of fuel at each Event.

Competitors may only use this fuel in an Event.

16.1.2 Once supplied nothing may be added to the fuel.

16.2 Air Only air may be mixed with the fuel as an oxidant.

16.3 Engine Oil Only engine oil supplied by Auto GP may be used. No additives may be used.

16.4 Transmission Oil Only transmission oil supplied by Auto GP may be used. No additives may be used.

ARTICLE 17 : FINAL TEXT

The final text for these regulations shall be the English version which will be used should any dispute arises over their

interpretation. Headings and typeface in this document are for ease of reference only and do not form part of

these Technical Regulations.

Appendix 1- FIA 2004 F3000 Structure Testing Record 2- METHOD MEASURE PLANK DRAWING


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