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Renault RS 01



Tuner
Country F
Year 1979
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) 510 HP/11550
Torque 392 Nm/9000
Induction 1 Garrett ()
Ignition Marelli dinoplex
Fuel system Kugelf. f.i.
Chassis type Aluminium monocoque
Body type single seater
Designer M. Tetu/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) 1525
Rear track (mm) 1450
Weight (kg) 600
Drive rear
Number of gears 5/6
Gearbox Hewland FGA
Fuel tank size (litres)
Brakes Lockheed
Front brake type disc
Rear brake type disc
Front rims 11 x 13
Rear rims 19 x 13
Tyres Michelin
Front tyres 23/59(285)X13
Rear tyres 38/68(450)X13
Maximum speed (kph)

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