Reynard F3000 cars
The Reynard F3000 cars are open-wheeled Formula 3000 cars, designed and developed by Malcolm Oastler, and constructed and built by British manufacturer Reynard Motorsport.
88D
| Category | Formula 3000 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Successor | Reynard 89D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Wishbone, coil springs, rocker arms, push-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Wishbone, coil springs, rocker arms, push-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen, 90° V8, NAMid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Judd, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Cosworth-Yamaha, 90° V8, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 5-speed manual |
| Power | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
| Tyres | Avon |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 88D was built for the 1988 International Formula 3000 Championship, 1988 Japanese Formula 3000 Championship, and the 1989 British Formula 3000 Championship.[1][2]
89D
 | |
| Category | Formula 3000 |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 88D |
| Successor | Reynard 90D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Wishbone, coil springs, rocker arms, push-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Wishbone, coil springs, rocker arms, push-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Judd, 90° V8, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 5-speed manual |
| Power | 450 hp (336 kW) |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
| Tyres | Avon |
| Competition history | |
| Debut | Silverstone 1989 |
The Reynard 89D was built for the 1989 International Formula 3000 Championship. The 89D used one of three different 3.0 L (180 cu in) V8 engines; a Mugen, a Ford-Cosworth, or a Judd.[3][4][5]
The model participated in the 1989 season. Thomas Danielsson won the model's debut race at Silverstone, and Jean Alesi became the champion of the series, also driving the 89D.[6]
A modified version of the 89D model, dubbed the 89M, was also constructed. The car was equipped with a Mugen 3.5-liter V8 engine and Formula 1 wheels and served as a test platform for Bridgestone.[7]
90D
| Category | Formula 3000 Formula Holden |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 89D |
| Successor | Reynard 91D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Wishbone, coil springs, rocker arms, push-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Wishbone, coil springs, rocker arms, push-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8 L (231.9 cu in), Buick, 90° V6, NA[9][10] |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 5-speed manual[11] |
| Power | 320–450 hp (239–336 kW) |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
| Tyres | Avon |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 90D built in 1990.[12][13][14][15][16]
91D
| Category | Formula 3000 Formula Holden |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 90D |
| Successor | Reynard 92D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull/push-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull/push-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8 L (231.9 cu in), Buick, 90° V6, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 5-speed manual |
| Power | 320–450 hp (239–336 kW) |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Tyres | Avon Dunlop[18] |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 91D was built for both the Formula 3000 and Formula Holden racing series, in 1991.
92D
 | |
| Category | Formula 3000 Formula Holden |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 91D |
| Successor | Reynard 93D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8 L (231.9 cu in), Buick, 90° V6, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 6-speed manual |
| Power | 320–450 hp (239–336 kW) |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Tyres | Avon |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 92D was built for use in the Formula Nippon and Formula Holden racing series, in 1992.[20]
93D
 | |
| Category | Formula 3000 Formula Holden |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 92D |
| Successor | Reynard 94D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8 L (231.9 cu in), Buick, 90° V6, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 6-speed manual |
| Power | 320–450 hp (239–336 kW) |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Tyres | Avon |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 93D was built for the Formula Nippon and Formula Holden racing series', in 1993.[21]
94D
 | |
| Category | Formula 3000 Formula Holden |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 93D |
| Successor | Reynard 95D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8 L (231.9 cu in), Buick, 90° V6, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 6-speed manual |
| Power | 320–450 hp (239–336 kW) |
| Weight | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Tyres | Avon Dunlop |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 94D was built by for the Formula Nippon and Formula Holden racing series', in 1994.[24][25]
95D
| Category | Formula 3000 Formula Holden |
|---|---|
| Constructor | Reynard Motorsport |
| Predecessor | Reynard 94D |
| Successor | Reynard 96D |
| Technical specifications | |
| Chassis | Carbon fiber composite monocoque |
| Suspension (front) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Suspension (rear) | Upper and lower wishbones, coil springs, rocker arms, pull-rod |
| Axle track | Front: 1,684 mm (66.3 in) Rear: 1,564 mm (61.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,828 mm (111.3 in) |
| Engine | Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Ford-Cosworth, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), Mugen MF308, 90° V8, NA Mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 3.8 L (231.9 cu in), Buick, 90° V6, NA |
| Transmission | Reynard/Hewland 6-speed sequential manual |
| Power | 380–500 hp (283–373 kW) |
| Weight | 540 kg (1,190 lb) |
| Tyres | Avon Dunlop |
| Competition history | |
The Reynard 95D was built for the Formula Nippon, and Formula Holden racing series', in 1995.[26]
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