Car

Formula Renault UK Technical Specification

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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