Technical
From 2008-2010 the chassis for the Formula Renault 3.5 Series is a Dallara built carbon fibre monocoque and the engine a 3.5 litre V6 Nissan VQ35 unit producing 480 bhp with a rev limit of 8500rpm. The gearbox is a 6 speed semi-automatic supplied by Ricardo with steering wheel paddle shift. Total weight of the car is 600 kg (dry).
The chassis cost is approximately EUR 130,000 + VAT (as of 2005) with engine leases costing EUR 20,000 per season.
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