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The Tatuus F4-T421 is an open-wheel formula race car, designed, developed and built by Italian manufacturer Tatuus, for Formula 4 junior categories, since 2021.[2][3][4][5]
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Constructor | Tatuus |
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Predecessor | Tatuus F4-T014 |
Technical specifications[1] | |
Chassis | Carbon-fiber monocoque, fiberglass body |
Suspension (front) | Push-rod with twin non-adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar and third element |
Suspension (rear) | Push-rod with twin non-adjustable shock absorbers, adjustable anti-roll bar and third element |
Height | 950 mm (37 in) |
Axle track | 1,510 mm (59 in) (front) 1,460 mm (57 in) (rear) |
Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108 in) |
Engine | Abarth FT-J/Autotecnica 1,368 cc (83 cu in) DOHC inline-4 turbocharged, longitudinally mounted in a mid-engined, rear-wheel drive layout |
Transmission | SADEV 6-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox |
Power | 180–185 hp (134–138 kW) |
Weight | 570 kg (1,257 lb) including driver |
Fuel | Various unleaded control fuel |
Lubricants | Various |
Brakes | 4-piston calipers Ventilated aluminum brake discs |
Tyres | Various |
Competition history | |
Debut | 2021 |
In January 2021, it was first announced that the car would go into production to make its competitive debut in the 2022 Formula 4 UAE Championship, as the successor of the Tatuus F4-T014, featuring the introduction of the halo, and other improved safety features.[6] Over the course of 2021, many Formula 4 championships announced their intent to use the car in the 2022 season: the Italian F4 Championship,[7] F4 British Championship,[8] F4 Spanish Championship, Formula 4 UAE Championship, F4 Brazilian Championship, ACCR Formula 4 Championship and ADAC Formula 4.
The car first began testing in September 2021.[9] The car made its competition debut in the 2022 Formula 4 UAE Championship, and featured in the 2022 seasons of all announced championships excluding the ACCR Formula 4 Championship, which was postponed due to global supply chain issues.[10]