The Mecachrome GP2 V8 (also known as Mecachrome V8108) engine is a 4.0-litre, naturally-aspirated, V8 racing engine, developed and produced by

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for the

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(2005–2016), and later the

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(2017). ''Mecachrome GP2 V8'' was the sole

engine manufacturered from

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to , before being replaced by the '' Mecachrome Formula 2 V6'' for the following season. The ''Mecachrome GP2 V8'' was built in late-2002 and later completed and assembled at

, power assembly plant in

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in late 2004. The ''Mecachrome GP2 V8'' was the sole engine allowed in the GP2 series at the time. In 2005-2010 Mecachrome engines were badged as "Renault".

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Dallara GP2/05 The Dallara GP2/05 is an open-wheel formula racing car, developed by Italian chassis manufacturer Dallara, for use in the GP2 Series, a feeder series for Formula One. The GP2/05 was the first 1st-generation car used by the GP2 Series. The GP2/05 ...

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Dallara GP2/11 The Dallara GP2/11 is a racing car developed by Italian manufacturer Dallara for use in the GP2 Series, a feeder series for Formula One. The GP2/11 is the overall third generation of car used by the GP2 Series and first generation of car used b ...

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External links

Mecachrome official website in French languageMecachrome official website in English languageFIA Formula 2 official website
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