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  • Renaultsport R.S. 01 to Compete at 2015 World Series by Renault

    Renaultsport-RS01-THUMBWorld Series by Renault are returning to Silverstone in the next 2015 season. Dates have been already announced by Renault Sport Technologies and you can view them in details below. There are planned more than six circuits that are used by Formula One as well as a welcome return to Silverstone for the British round. As a matter of fact, Silverstone will host a meeting of the World Series by Renault for the 10th anniversary of the event.

    However, the French round will see some venue change for next year. Renault Sport Technologies will make its return to the Le Mans Bugatti Circuit at the end of September. The other rounds will be held at Motorland Aragón, Spa-Francorchamps, the Hungaroring, the Nürburgring as well as Circuito de Jerez.

    At the 2015 World Series by Renault we will also see the latest exceptional race car from Renault Sport Technologies, called Renaultsport R.S 01. This car will play an important part, competing in the Renaultsport Trophy. The latter is a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.

    To go into details, the R.S 01 racing car boasts spectacular styling and is the literal expression pure aerodynamic downforce.  In addition, its technical specifications reflect the best of Renaultsport expertise. It weighs less than 1,100 kg due to the use of carbon fiber monocoque. Its engine develops more than 500 hp (368 kW) and is capable of reaching a top speed of over 300 km/h.

    2015 World Series by Renault Calendar:

    • 25 – 26 April:             Motorland Aragón, Spain
    • 30 – 31 May:             Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
    • 13 – 14 June:            Hungaroring, Hungary
    • 29 – 30 August:        Silverstone, England
    • 12 – 13 September: Nürburgring, Germany
    • 26 – 27 September: Bugatti Circuit Le Mans, France
    • 17 – 18 October:       Circuito de Jerez, Spain

    Formula Renault 3.5 Series only:

    • 24 May:                      Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix
    • TBC:                           Red Bull Ring, Austria

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    Source: Renault

     

  • Renaultsport R.S. 01 – 500HP and 600Nm

    Renaultsport has unveiled the R.S. 01 racecar coming with a LMP1-eligible carbon fiber monocoque. The R.S. 01 complies with LMP1 regulations and has been developed in collaboration with Dallara.

    The futuristic body will be made from composites and will include a front lower splitter channeling the air flow into extractors installed behind the front wheels. These extractors are running along the doors and change their shape turning into intercooler scoops aiding cooling. At the back there’s a massive wing and diffuser as well as LED taillights and a twin exhaust arrangement.

    The R.S. 01 rolls 18” Braid wheels wrapped in specially developed Michelin tires while the stopping power comes from 380mm carbon discs with 6-piston calipers.

    Other features worth mentioning include a steel roll cage and a double wishbone + pushrods suspension together with two-way Öhlins adjustable dampers. In terms of dimensions, the Renault R.S. 01 is 4710mm long, 2000mm wide and 1166mm tall, with a 2744mm wheelbase and 1675mm front & 1624mm rear tracks.

    The engine is a 3.8 liter V6 from Nissan GT-R – over 500HP (373 kW) and 600Nm (442 lb-ft) of torque. The power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed Sadev sequential gearbox.

    Full specs – below!

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    CHASSIS
    Type Dallara carbon monocoque and steel roll cage
    Safety Monocoque, roll cage and crashboxes compliant with FIA LMP1 2014 standards, collapsible steering column, Sabelt seat FIA 8862/2009 standard
    Bodywork Composites
    Aerodynamic features Front blade and splitter, stepped flat bottom, rear diffuser and rear wing
    ENGINE
    Type Nismo V6 – 24 valves – 3,799 cm3
    Layout Longitudinal central rear
    Feed Injection – 2 turbochargers
    Max power > 500 hp
    Max torque > 600 N.m
    Max engine speed 6,800 rpm
    Electronic management Pectel SQ6M with traction control
    Data acquisition Cosworth ICD Pro
    TRANSMISSION
    Type Rear wheel drive
    Gearbox Sadev sequential, 7 speed+ reverse
    Control XAP semi-automatic with steering-wheel paddles
    Differential Limited slip
    Clutch ZF Race Engineering, long service life with anti-stall function
    RUNNING GEAR AND SUSPENSION
    Suspension Double wishbone + pushrods
    Dampers Öhlins 2-way adjustable
    Brakes PFC Brakes 380 mm carbon discs, 6-piston calipers, Bosch ABS system
    Steering Hydraulic power steering
    WHEELS
    Wheels Braid wheels, central mounting
    Tyres Michelin 30/68 R18 (front) and 31/71 R18 (rear)
    DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND CAPACITIES
    Length 4,710 mm
    Width 2,000 mm
    Height 1,116 mm
    Wheelbase 2,744 mm
    Front/rear track 1,675 / 1,624 mm
    Fuel tank 150 litres
    Weight < 1,100 kg

    Source: Renaultsport

  • Renaultsport Reveals First Image Of R.S.01 Race Car

    Renaultsport-RS01-THUMBJust more than a month ago Renault Sport Technologies has revealed a teaser image of their new project – the Renaultsport Trophy car. Now, the brand not only announced the name of the model, but also released an image. Despite it is a little bit dark, the picture clearly displays the back of the future race car with its unique taillights. Precisely the name of this trophy is Renaultsport R.S. 01. The next important date in Renault calendar is 27th of August.

    This is when the car will be fully unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show. There will also be disclosed the entire details and specifications of this spectacular new race car, which is set to become the next star in the World Series by Renault Championship.

    Form what we can grasp from the image, is that the vehicle will feature uniquely stunning design. In fact, the design clearly shows that the car will also offer exceptional performance. At the moment, Renault is conducting an intense programme of development tests, so that the trophy car can join the World Series in 2015.

    Renaultsport R.S. 01 was built by Dallara. Its carbon monocoque will be driven by a Nismo engine which will produce more than 500 horsepower (368 kW). The power unit will be coupled with a seven-speed sequential gearbox supplied by Sadev.

    Michelin will deliver the tires, which in will be specifically created for the car. The over weight of the vehicle is expected to be around 1,100kg. At last, Renault said that the car will be used in a single-model championship. The company has also revealed that the specifications of the car are a reflection of its racing pedigree.

    Source: Renault