Formula Renault Cars at Donnington Park (2005) Formula Renault is a class of formula racing founded in 1971[1]. It is popular in Europe and other countries. Regarded as an entry-level series to motor racing, it is a respected series where drivers can learn advanced racecraft before moving on to Formula Three, GP2, or Formula One. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 Ã 480 pixelsFull resolution (960 Ã 576 pixel, file size: 88 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Source: en:Image:Formularenault. ...
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Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or, in abbreviated form, F3, is a type of formula racing and a class of open-wheeler motor racing. ...
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The cars
"Renault Sport type F4R FRS" engine The cars are open-wheelers, with Tatuus-made chassis running 2.0 L Renault Clio engines attached to a Formula Three gearbox.[2] They are capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 mph (160 km/h) in 4.85 seconds and braking from 125 mph (200 km/h) to a stop in 4.60 seconds.[3] Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (2288x1712, 826 KB) Information File links The following pages link to this file: Formula Renault Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. ...
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Open-wheeler is a catch-all term for purpose built racecars with the wheels located outside the cars main body, as distinct from cars which have their wheels below the body in the manner of most street cars. ...
The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ...
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or, in abbreviated form, F3, is a type of formula racing and a class of open-wheeler motor racing. ...
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Dimensions and weight - Wheel Base: 1,577 mm
- Front Track: 1,434 mm
- Rear Track: 1,318 mm
- Minimum Weight: 490 kg without driver / 565 kg with driver
Chassis The chassis is a carbon fiber cell designed and developed by Tatuus and Renault Sport. It also incorporates a FIA-approved roll hoop and lateral driver's head protection. This was introduced in 2000 and updated with new bodywork in 2004 and 2007. Both the chassis and engine are of an FIA-approved 'impact break-away' design. Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ...
The Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile, commonly referred to as the FIA, is a non-profit association established on June 20, 1904 to represent the interest of motoring organisations and motor car users. ...
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 5 kg fire extinguisher
Engine The engine is a sealed, 16-valve, 4-cylinder Renault Sport type F4R FRS with Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter, built and developed by Renault Sport. Renault Sport Technologies (commonly known as Renault Sport or RST) is the motorsport division of Renault. ...
- Capacity: 1998 cc
- Max Output: 192 bhp at 6,500 rpm
- Max Torque: 22mkg (159lb.ft) at 5,500 rpm
- Lubrication: Dry Sump, Elf Evolution LDX 5w/40
- Spark Plugs: NGK PFR6E10
- ECU: Sealed Magneti-Marelli MF4L ignition system
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Gearbox Formula Renault uses a Sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox with mechanical control featuring three specified sets of ratios using a Limited Slip Differential and Twin-Plate. The clutch is hydraulic. It also uses Elf Transmission LS.
Suspension - Front: Pushrod, controlled single damper with adjustable bump and rebound
- Rear: Pushrod, controlled twin dampers with adjustable bump and rebound
Brake The breaks are four-pot calipers, with ventilated discs and Ferodo(type DS4003) pads. They include cockpit-adjustable bias front-to-rear. Ferodo is a British company founded in 1897 by Herbert Frood in in Chapel en le Frith Derbyshire. ...
Tyres - Front: 16/53 x 13 inches
- Rear: 23/57 x 13 inches
- Manufacturer:Michelin control
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Wheels - Front: 8 inches x 13 inches
- Rear: 10 inches x 13 inches
- Manufacturer:OZ, aluminium, central fixing-->
Championships in Europe - Eurocup Formula Renault (since 1992)
- European Formula Renault Championship (1972–1977)
- French Formula Renault Championship (since 1971)
- British Formula Renault Championship
- Formula Renault UK (since 1990)
- BARC Formula Renault (since 1989)
- German Formula Renault Championship (1991–2005)
- Formula Renault Northern European Cup (since 2006)
- Italian Formula Renault Championship (since 2000)
- Formula Renault Nordic Series (since 2002)
Eurocup Formula Renault is a Renault sponsored motor sport event with a presence in many national championships. ...
Formula Renault cars at Donnington Park in 2005 British Formula Renault is racing series in the United Kingdom. ...
Italian Formula Renault Championship is a racing series that is based in Italy. ...
in other region - Asian Formula Renault Challenge (since 2002)
- Brazilian Formula Renault Championship (2002–2006)
- Mexican Formula Renault Championship
- North American Formula Renault Championship
- Argentina Formula Renault Championship
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2 times champion - René Arnoux - 1973 Europe, 1975 Europe
- Alain Prost - 1976 France, 1977 Europe
- Olivier Couvreur - 1991 France, 1993 Europe
- Pedro de la Rosa - 1992 Europe, UK
- James Matthews - 1994 Europe, UK
- Cyrille Sauvage - 1995 France, Europe
- Enrique Bernoldi - 1996 Europe, UK
- Jeffrey van Hooydonk - 1996 France, 1997 Europe
- Felipe Massa - 2000 Europe, Italy
- Eric Salignon - 2001 France, 2002 Europe
- Scott Speed - 2004 Europe, Germany
- Kamui Kobayashi - 2005 Europe, Italy
- Filipe Albuquerque - 2006 Europe, North Europe
- Pekka Saarinen - 2005 Germany, 2006 Asia
René Alexandre Arnoux (born July 4, 1948, Grenoble, France) is a retired French race car driver who is a veteran of 12 Formula One seasons (1978 to 1989). ...
Alain Marie Pascal Prost, OBE (born 24 February 1955) is a French racing driver. ...
Pedro MartÃnez de la Rosa (born February 24, 1971 in Barcelona, Spain) is a Spanish Formula One driver, currently the third driver for the McLaren team. ...
Enrique Bernoldi (born 19 October 1978 in Curitiba, Brazil) was a Formula One driver who raced for the Arrows team. ...
Jeffrey van Hooydonk (born October 1, 1977 in Antwerp, Belgium) is a Belgian racing car driver. ...
Felipe Massa (born April 25, 1981) is a Brazilian Formula One racing driver, currently employed by the Ferrari team. ...
Scott Andrew Speed is a race car driver born on 24 January 1983 in Manteca, California, USA. A driver for the Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 team, he made his Formula 1 race debut at the 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix. ...
Kamui Kobayashi (born 13 September 1986) is currently a test driver for Toyota in the 2007 Formula One season. ...
Filipe Miguel Albuquerque (born March 1, 1985 in Coimbra) is a Portuguese race car driver, currently driving in the World Series by Renault championship. ...
Others Other notable drivers who have taken part in Formula Renault include: Ukyo Katayama , born May 29, 1963) is one of several Japanese drivers to try their hand at F1 without making a major impact. ...
Andrew Priaulx (born Guernsey, 8 August 1976) is a racing driver. ...
Heikki Kovalainen is a racing driver, born October 19, 1981 in Suomussalmi, Finland. ...
Robert Kubica (pronounced: []; born: December 7, 1984 in Kraków, Poland) is the first Polish Formula One racing driver, driving for BMW Sauber. ...
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References - ^ Présentation (Presentation) from the French Championship
- ^ Technical specifications from the Euroseries
- ^ Technical specifications from the UK series]
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