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Renault RS 01



Tuner
Country F
Year 1977
Engine Renault-Gordini EF1
Engine Type 90°V6
Cams 4
Valves/cyl 4.0000
Compression "7,0"
Bore 86.000
Stroke 42.800
Capacity (cc) 1492
Power (at revs) 500 HP/11000
Torque 372 Nm/9600
Induction "1 Garrett (2,5)"
Ignition Marelli
Fuel system Kugelfischer f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer A.de Cortanze
Front suspension "coil, double wishbone"
Rear suspension "coil, wishbone and links"
Shock absorbers Koni
Engine position mid
Wheelbase (mm) 2500
Front track (mm) 1425
Rear track (mm) 1525
Weight (kg) 607
Drive rear
Number of gears 6
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims
Rear rims
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 11.5-13
Rear tyres 19.5-13
Maximum speed (kph) 305

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