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
Renault UK reserves the right to modify the specification after publication. The above specification is intended to give a general guide and should not be regarded as definitive. Publication date: January 2004.
