The Tatuus F4-T014 is a junior

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car introduced in 2014 by Italian manufacturer

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. The basic chassis is also used in the Tatuus MSV F4-016, Tatuus USF-17 and the Tatuus PM-18.

F4-T014 and MSV F4-016

The Tatuus F4-T014 was the first racing car homologated according to the

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rules. The car was first used in the

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, won by

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. As of 2015 the chassis is also used in the

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and the

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. The Italian manufacturer also got competition with

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and

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entering the FIA Formula 4 market in separate championships. In 2016 Tatuus expanded further supplying the proven chassis to the

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and

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championships. All Tatuus Formula 4 chassis are powered by the

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1.4L

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engine. The

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(not to be confused with the

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) was launched by

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using the RFR MSV F4-013 chassis. Tatuus adapted the Tatuus F4-014 chassis to a more powerful

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engine. The car was first used in the

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won by

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. The engine used has 70 hp more than the Formula 4 spec version, making the car 10 seconds a lap quicker at most circuits. Besides the more powerful engine, the MSV version also has more aero adjustable components.

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was announced as the sole chassis supplier for the

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in October 2015. The Tatuus USF-17 replaced the ageing

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DP08, a tube chassis racecar in use since 2008. To cope with the added risk of racing on oval circuits the car was updated with

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side intrusion panels. The car is powered by a 2.0L

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engine. The USF2000 chassis is also the base car for the

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chassis. The Pro Mazda car features the most powerful engine of all F4 based cars, a 2.0L Mazda MZR-PM18A. The engine, developed by

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, produces 275hp. Mazda factory driver Joel Miller was selected to test drive both the USF-17 and PM-18. The entire car, with modifications, can be used in all three USAC-sanctioned tiers of the Road to Indy, from USF Juniors (JR-23), to USF2000 (USF-22), to Pro 2000 (PRO-22).

Car comparison

References

External links

Tatuus website
{{Tatuus Open wheel racing cars Indy Pro 2000 Championship U.S. F2000 National Championship BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Cars introduced in 2014 Formula 4 cars