F 3 general regulations 1997

Maximum overall width 185 cm. The bodywork ahead of the rear edge of the complete front wheels is limited to a amximum width of 130 cm. Except fot the rollover structures no part of the car can be higher than 90 cm from the ground. Minimum whwwlbase 2000 cm. Minimum track 120 cm. Minimum weight 530 kg. The engine block and engine head castings must be thosse of a car engine equippping a car model of which the FIA has ascertained the series production of at least 2500 units in 12 consecutive months. Original block and cylinder head may be modified by the removal of material. Maximum number of cylinder is four. Two stroke engines are forbidden. Rotary pistons are allowed. Engine capacity must be exceed 2000 cc. Supercharching is forbidden. The intake system is free but must be fitted with an air restrictor having a maximum diameter of 26 mm. No more than one fuel injector per cylinder is permitted. Variable valve timing is forbidden. Four wheel drive cars are forbidden. All cars must have no more than five forward gears. Maximum complete wheel width 11,5 inches. Wheel diameter 13,0 inches.
Same regalations are valid 1998-1999 too.

Seppo Pitkänen

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