FIA Formula 3 vs S5000 - Albert Park - Melbourne - Australia

Hot lap comparision between the FIA Formula 3 from 2023 and S5000 from 2022 both using the new Albert Park Layout
Car Specs
S5000
5.2-litre naturally-aspirated quad-cam Ford Coyote V8 that is modified by InnoV8, and has an output of 560 hp (420 kW; 570 PS) and 460 lb⋅ft (620 N⋅m) of torque.
FIA Formula 3
Chassis: Carbon fibre monocoque with honeycomb structure
Suspension (front): Double steel wishbones, pushrod operated, twin dampers, helicoidally spring suspension
Length: 4,965 mm (195 in)
Width: 1,885 mm (74 in)
Height: 1,043 mm (41 in)
Engine: Mecachrome V634 3.4 L (207 cu in) V6 95 degree naturally aspirated, rear-mounted, rear-wheel-drive
Transmission: Hewland F3B-200 6 forward + 1 reverse sequential paddle-shift
Power: 380 hp (283 kW)
Weight: 673 kg (1,484 lb) (including driver)
Fuel: Elf LMS 89.6 MON, 101.6 RON unleaded (2019-2022) later Aramco Advanced 55% sustainable fuel (2023-present)
Lubricants: Elf HTX 840 (2019-2022) later Aramco Orizon (2023-present)
Tyres: Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Pirelli Cinturato (wet) tyres

[@hugonunesdesousa4905]

Muito bom comparativo!

[@Holden308]

FIA Formula 3 cars, while only having around 380-400 bhp from their 3.4L V6's compared to the approximately 560 bhp of the S5000's 5.2L Ford V8 engine, have a LOT more aero. The S5000 is a variant of the 2018 model Ligier JS F3 (its officially known as the Ligier JS F3-S5000), but with a lot less aero from the front and rear wings. The cars were re-designed and engineered so that mechanical grip, driver skill and car set up were the key rather having so much aero grip that they were able to go through turns like they were on rails.
The F3 is also much lighter. An FIA F3 car weighs in at 673 kg (1,484 lbs) including driver and fuel. An S5000 weighs 925 kg (2,039 lbs) including driver and fuel. So despite having almost 200 more horsepower, the S5000 has to lug around an extra 252 kg (555.56 lbs), plus has much less aerodynamic grip
S5000 is essentially a modern take on the old Formula 5000 cars of the 1970s.

[@iguanamovies]

I love the concept of the S5000. A modern and safe chassis with a big engine, iron brakes and few aero. I hope to see the s5000 racing again soon. The F3 is fine too, but it's for another purpose.