| Summary of Regulations |
| Engine | 1500 cc (supercharged / turbocharged), 3500 cc (normally aspirated) |
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| Cylinders | 12 (maximum) |
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| Weight | 540 kg (minimum) |
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| Fuel Consumption | 155 litres per race (maximum) (supercharged / turbocharged), No limit (normally aspirated) |
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| Pressure | 2.5 bar (maximum) |
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| Qualifying | Fastest 26 cars qualify for the race |
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| Pre-Qualifying | Only 30 cars allowed in qualifying, the remainder must pre-qualify Teams finishing lowest in the 1987 championship must pre-qualify |
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