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The Renaultsport R.S. 01 is a racing car built solely for performance

01 Sep 2014|3,408 views

The all new Renaultsport R.S. 01 is built solely for the track to compete in a new one-make Renaultsport Trophy championship from next year.

Michelin has developed special 18-inch tyres, mounted on wheels of original design with a central nut

From 2015 the Renaultsport R.S. 01 will be one of the stars of World Series by Renault in a new championship, the Renaultsport Trophy, a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.

Like all the Renault vehicles designed under the management of Laurens van den Acker, the Renaultsport R.S. 01 displays a prominent logo.

At the centre of the grille, the air is 'sucked in' and channelled by the stem of the chassis towards the two water coolers. It is then expelled through the extractors positioned on the hood. The negative pressure thereby created increases downforce at the front of the car.

The rear diffuser 'pushes' the Renaultsport R.S. 01 to the track, extracting the air flow sweeping under the flat bottom. This system has a huge advantage in that it creates no drag and so does not penalise top speed. The diffuser is topped by a twin exhaust and LED lights, completing the original light signature that extends across the width of the Renault Sport R.S. 01 almost in its entirety.

The vehicle's impressive stance is reinforced by the signature of the LED daytime running lights positioned along the brake cooling scoops

The carbon fibre monocoque - by Italian firm Dallara - was a natural choice in order to meet objectives in terms of weight and safety. The tub, which includes the 150-litre fuel tank, features a steel roll cage at the top.

At the front, a crash box absorbs energy in the event of frontal impact. Another crash box attached to the gearbox, plays the same role at the rear of the car. The entire assembly respects FIA LMP1 2014 standards to ensure safety.

The braking system combines 380mm carbon discs from PFC Brakes with six-piston calipers while the car is also fitted with Bosch Motorsport ABS.

The semi-stressed engine is bolted to the carbon monocoque. Prepared by Nismo, the 3.8-litre V6 twin turbo engine is derived from the Nissan GT-R. The main change in relation to the production model is the dry sump system intended to prevent oil surges during long corners.

The Nismo engine is mated to a seven-speed gearbox - activated by steering-wheel paddles - supplied by Sadev. With an eye to budget management, the same gear ratio sets will be used for all tracks. However, it will be possible to adjust the preload setting of the self-locking differential. Developed specially by ZF Race Engineering, the clutch features an anti-stall function and is designed for an extended service life.

Renault is restating its passion for motor sports with the Renaultsport R.S. 01, a racing car that has a design inspired by the world of concept cars and governed by an absolute pursuit of aerodynamic downforce. Its technical specifications reflect the best of Renaultsport expertise. The car is built around a carbon monocoque for a weight of less than 1,100kg. The engine develops over 500bhp and 600Nm of torque, propelling the Renaultsport R.S. 01 to a top speed of over 300km/h.

From 2015 the Renaultsport R.S. 01 will be one of the stars of World Series by Renault in a new championship, the Renaultsport Trophy, a springboard for the professional GT and Endurance championships.

Like all the Renault vehicles designed under the management of Laurens van den Acker, the Renaultsport R.S. 01 displays a prominent logo.

At the centre of the grille, the air is 'sucked in' and channelled by the stem of the chassis towards the two water coolers. It is then expelled through the extractors positioned on the hood. The negative pressure thereby created increases downforce at the front of the car.

The rear diffuser 'pushes' the Renaultsport R.S. 01 to the track, extracting the air flow sweeping under the flat bottom. This system has a huge advantage in that it creates no drag and so does not penalise top speed. The diffuser is topped by a twin exhaust and LED lights, completing the original light signature that extends across the width of the Renault Sport R.S. 01 almost in its entirety.

The carbon fibre monocoque - by Italian firm Dallara - was a natural choice in order to meet objectives in terms of weight and safety. The tub, which includes the 150-litre fuel tank, features a steel roll cage at the top.

At the front, a crash box absorbs energy in the event of frontal impact. Another crash box attached to the gearbox, plays the same role at the rear of the car. The entire assembly respects FIA LMP1 2014 standards to ensure safety.

The braking system combines 380mm carbon discs from PFC Brakes with six-piston calipers while the car is also fitted with Bosch Motorsport ABS.

The semi-stressed engine is bolted to the carbon monocoque. Prepared by Nismo, the 3.8-litre V6 twin turbo engine is derived from the Nissan GT-R. The main change in relation to the production model is the dry sump system intended to prevent oil surges during long corners.

The Nismo engine is mated to a seven-speed gearbox - activated by steering-wheel paddles - supplied by Sadev. With an eye to budget management, the same gear ratio sets will be used for all tracks. However, it will be possible to adjust the preload setting of the self-locking differential. Developed specially by ZF Race Engineering, the clutch features an anti-stall function and is designed for an extended service life.