Renault have today announced a new GT Race Car and one make series it will run in. The new car, the R.S.01, is to join the Renault World Series from next year, and is to race in the new RenaultSport Trophy. The new sub 1,110kg car features a Carbon monocoque, designed and built by Dallara, a Nismo built V6 Twin Turbo engine producing 500+ BHP, and performance levels between a GT3 car and a DTM car. The new series is been aimed at Pro-am Drivers and teams, with the idea of been a stepping stone for the GT ranks, DTM, ELMS and WEC. Not a lot more is known about this new Series and car, but it has been confirmed it will be out racing next year in the Renault World Series.
Car Stats:
Chassis
Dallara carbon monocoque and steel roll cage
Composite Bodywork
Front splitter, dive Planes, stepped flat bottom, rear diffuser and rear wing
Engine
Nismo V6 – 24 valves – 3,799 cm3
Longitudinal central rear
Twin 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
Rear wheel drive
Sadev sequential Gearbox (Steering-wheel paddles), 7 speed+ reverse
Limited slip differential
ZF Race Engineering Clutch , long service life with anti-stall function
Running Gear & Suspension
Double wishbone + pushrods Suspension
Öhlins 2-way adjustable Dampers
PFC Brakes 380 mm carbon discs, 6-piston calipers, Bosch ABS system
Hydraulic power steering
Wheels
Braid wheels, central mounting
Michelin Tyres 30/68 R18 (front) and 31/71 R18 (rear)
Dimensions, Weight & 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
