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FORMULA PREDATOR’S PC015/PC016 HISTORY

The Formula Predator’s race car prototype was born in 2003 in the garage of the constructor Corrado Cusi, a former driving instructor of Mercedes AMG. His goal was to create an economical open wheels race car utilizing a reliable power unit and high safety, at an economical price point that could compete at the highest level of motorsport. In the period between October and the end of November 2004, the first prototype was quickly developed and debuted in time for Bologna Motor Show. In 2005, the Formula Predator’s (FP) began competing in the Formula Junior Monza” in the UNICEF Championship with its first win by the driver, Raffaele Barile. Additional wins include the “Formula Minicar 600” and the championship won by Matteo Cogoni, followed by a second trophy Formula Minicar Predator’s 600 in 2007, the championship with Alfonso Chiarini. Each ensuing year, FP’s car popularity in Italy became synonymous with economical open-wheel racing and the driver base steadily continued to grow. The car’s point of presence has been especially pronounced in Italy, though the acclaimed Formula X Series competes with other classes, such as legacy Formula 3, Formula Renault 2000, and the legendary “American” Formula Legend. https:// www.formulaxitalianseries.it/ For a decade, the FP car has been refined, updated, and improved in the area of performance, safety, innovation, and value – always keeping buyer costs minimized & minimal maintenance, yet maintaining its core goal of being the premier entry-level, open-wheel racing car in the world.

FORMULA PREDATOR’S PC015/PC016 DRIVING EXPERIENCE

Presented in Maranello, at the Ferrari Museum. The PC015/PC016 is an evolution of the previous one and its conception was followed by Andrea Amico ( Trident F2-F3 FIA team – Data Engineer F3 Open, Italian F4 ) through a painstaking CAD work. The machine was (as is traditional for the Corrado Cusani series) made in an attempt to reduce costs to a minimum.
The creators of the car, together with Andrea, are Corrado Cusi and Luca Panizzi (in addition to the Predator’s staff).
The car has higher sides, an elongated frame and a more tapered rear than its predecessor. The high bellies of the PC015/PC016 are an atypical element for modern formula cars, and combine with a lower, single-piece nose. The car consists of a steel tube frame with aluminum side brushes, with a sequential six-speed gearbox. The roll-bar has been narrowed compared to the previous version. “The main objective on which we based the design of this machine” Amico told us “was to reduce the Cx as much as possible” to decrease the resistance to advancement compared to the
PC010.
Motorcycle engine. The tires will be all-weather as for Formula E. The base weight is 360kg but will fluctuate based on the use of front or rear ballast. The dimensions correspond to 4050mm in length, 1630mm in maximum width, 1020mm in height and 2250 / 2270mm of wheelbase (slightly increased to the PC010).

Presented in Maranello, at the Ferrari Museum. The PC015 is an evolution of the previous one and its conception was
followed by Andrea Amico ( Trident F2-F3 FIA team – Data Engineer F3 Open, Italian F4 ) through a painstaking CAD
work. The machine was (as is traditional for the Corrado Cusani series) made in an attempt to reduce costs to a minimum.

FORMULA PREDATOR’S PC015/PC016

Who is the ideal buyer of Formula Predators?

Step 1

Ladder step to car racing for Junior/Senior class kart and Shifter Kart drivers, for a young driver who may not be able to afford the cost to advance to open-wheel racing (e.g. Formula 4, Formula 2000, Formula ERA, etc.)

Step 2

Entry-level & true economical open-wheel race car for novices, intermediate skill, as well as “gentleman racers” in a purpose-built track car vs. a modified car (e.g. Spec Miata class)

step 3

Fleet sales for racing schools, arrive & drive track-venue owners, and pro-amateur spec racing series Predator’s can be the perfect car for SimRacer dreamers, Formula 1 fans who want to spend a day on track driving a car with the shape of a little Formula 1, Predator’s could be a birthday gift/Bucket list or whatever gift.

FORMULA PREDATOR’S PC015/PC016 SAFETY

Adhering to the FIA standards, the Formula Predator’s PC016 is designed to ensure the highest level of safety. For example, in the unlikely event of a flip. The current roll bar height is tall enough to protect the driver, in adition of the half moon in the chassis behind the steering wheels, where the driver is safely cocooned inside the cockpit with the rom enough to exit while upside down. The istorical safety record of Predator’s has been exellent for well over a decade.