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Renault F1 R28 Technical Specifications
Chassis
Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by the
Renault F1 Team and designed for maximum strength and stiffness with minimum weight.
RS27 V8 engine installed as a fully-stressed member.
Front suspension
Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard rocker via a pushrod system. This
is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted at the front of the
monocoque. Zero-keel design for front suspension mounting in order to optimise front end
aerodynamic performance.
Rear suspension
Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operating vertically-mounted torsion bars and
horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the gearbox casing.
Transmission
Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with one reverse gear. "Quickshift" system in
operation to maximise speed of gearshifts.
Fuel system
Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.
Cooling system
Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from
the car's forward motion
Electrical
MES-Microsoft standard Electronic Control Unit.
Braking system
Carbon discs and pads (Hitco); calipers by AP Racing.
Cockpit
Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point
harness seat belt. Steering wheel integrates gear change and clutch paddles.
Car dimensions and weight:
Front track 1450 mm
Rear track 1400 mm
Overall length 4800 mm
Overall height 950 mm
Overall width 1800 mm
Overall weight 605 kg, with driver, camera and ballast
Renault F1 RS27 Technical Specifications:
Capacity 2400 cc
Architecture 90° V8
Weight 95 kg
Max rpm 19,000 rpm
Spark plugs Champion
ECU MES SECU
Fuel Elf
Oil Elf
Battery Renault F1 Team
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