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After the announcement in December of an aerodynamic restyling, the 2007 Formula 3000 has now also a new heart: a deal has been signed between Mecachrome and Coloni Motorsport for the engine supply of the Championship starting from this season.
The French Engine Manufacturer, already engaged in GP2 and Grand Prix Masters, has shown a big interest in the Series and has decided to invest its proved experience in realizing a specific 500 BHP engine for the F.3000, at which we can now think as GP2s younger sister.
This is a V8 90°, 3,4 litre engine with a quite moderate weight (123 Kg) and the chance to cover up to 4,000 Km between services. The control unit is a Magneti Marelli Marvel 8. Moreover, thanks to a big commitment by Mecachrome, the teams will not only have at their disposal a more powerful modern engine, but the costs will also remain unchanged. A big enthusiasm and strong motivations have been shown by both the sides:
Enzo Coloni, Coloni Motorsport President: “I would like to thank Mecachrome for the big attention given to us and for having trusted and invested in our Championship. We are really proud to have found such a prestigious partner which will allow F.3000 to become the most powerful preparatory category after GP2”
Christian Contzen, Mecachrome advisor to Chairman and Olivier Cottard, Mecachrome Motorsport Business Manager: “We are very pleased and proud about this interesting and motivating challenge: it is a new engine specifically thought to suit the latest F.3000 requirements as we believe this will give us the opportunity to show our engine design, manufacturing and assembling skills in another European Series, while also offering the dedicated support of our track team. Now we look forward to the first round of the Series, but we already believe it will be a very rewarding and successful partnership.”
The Official calendar has now been released. Made of 16 races, with four rounds in Europe and four in Italy: Vallelunga (22/4), Misano (06/05), Hungaroring (17/06), Magny Cours (15/07), Mugello (22/07), Nurburgring (26/08), Monza (23/09), Spa (14/10).
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