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Formula Renault - Technical Specifications

Chassis

Carbon Fibre cell designed and developed by Tatuus and Renaultsport. Also FIA-approved roll hoop and lateral driver's head protection. Introduced in 2000 and updated with new bodywork in 2004.

Cockpit Interior

XAP Multi-Changeable Dashboard Display

FIA-approved Safety Features

Roll Hoop and Lateral Driver's Head Protective Padding

Deformable, double-jointed steering column

Removable steering wheel

Six-point, 3-inch driver's shoulder and lap harnesses

FT3 fuel cell

Manually-operated 5kg fire extinguisher

Note: chassis and engine are of an FIA-approved 'impact break-away' design

Engine

Sealed, 16-valve, 4-cylinder type F4R with Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter, built and developed by Renaultsport.

Capacity

1998cc

Max Output

192bhp at 6,500rpm

Max Torque

22mkg @ 5,500rpm

Lubrication

Dry Sump

Spark Plugs

NGK PFR6E10

ECU

Sealed Magneti Marelli MF4L ignition system

Gearbox

Sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox, mechanical control with three specified sets of ratios using a Limited Slip Differential and Twin-Plate, Hydraulic Clutch.

Lubricants

Engine

ELF Evolution LDX 5w/40

Gearbox

Transmission LS

Speed Measurements (approx.)

0-100mph

4.85 seconds

200kmh-0

4.60 seconds

Suspension

Front

Pushrod, controlled single damper with adjustable bump and rebound

Rear

Pushrod, controlled twin dampers with adjustable bump and rebound

Brakes

Four-pot calipers, with ventilated discs and Ferodo (type DS4003) pads. Cockpit-adjustable bias front-to-rear.

Wheels

OZ, aluminium, central fixing

Front

8 inches x 13 inches

Rear

10 inches x 13 inches

Tyres

Michelin control

Front

16/53 x 13

Rear

23/57 x 13

Car Dimensions

Wheel Base

2,645mm

Front Track

1,434mm

Rear Track

1,318mm

Minimum Weight

490kg without driver/565kg with driver

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