Formula_Renault_2.0 Formula_Renault

1 formula renault 2.0

1.1 cars

1.1.1 1995-1999
1.1.2 2000–2009
1.1.3 2010–today


1.2 championships
1.3 winners
1.4 formula renault 2.0l timeline

formula renault 2.0

formula renault 2.0 descends formula france created in 1968. predecessors used 1.3l (1968–1971), 1.6l (1972–1981), 1.6l turbo (1982–1988) , later 1,721 cc (1989–1994), 2l 8v (1995–1999) engines in single-seater chassis. series evolved in 2000 2l 16v series using one-make cars italian manufacturer tatuus. series introduced uk in 1989 , after 1721 cc cars had been replaced @ top level club-level series them continued in parallel more ambitious 2.0 series. seen 1 of key steps in driver s career before formula three.

the notable recent graduate of formula kimi räikkönen, moved straight formula 1 after winning british formula renault championship.

the cars
1995-1999

the formula renault 95 used mygale chassis, production 2.0l 165 hp engines , hewland five-speed manual gearboxes. car last used in 1999.

2000–2009

renault sport type f4r frs engine

the formula renault 2000 had tatuus-made chassis running 2.0 l renault clio engines attached sadev gearbox. engine had maximum output of 185 hp, , upgraded 210 hp in 2006. capable of accelerating 0 100 mph (160 km/h) in 4.85 seconds , braking 125 mph (200 km/h) stop in 4.60 seconds. tatuus formula renault car successful single seater ever, 10 years of service , 1000 sold. car has produced many current formula 1 stars, 11 of 25 drivers in 2009 formula 1 season using car in infancy of careers.

for 2010 season, new car developed barazi-epsilon, used in major championships, old car still being used in minor championships such formula renault barc in uk.

dimensions , weight


wheel base: 2,645 mm
front track: 1,434 mm
rear track: 1,318 mm
minimum weight: 490 kg without driver / 565 kg driver


chassis

the chassis carbon fiber cell designed , developed tatuus , renault sport. incorporates fia-approved roll hoop , lateral driver s head protection. introduced in 2000 , updated new bodywork in 2004 , 2007. both chassis , engine of fia-approved impact break-away design.

cockpit interior


xap multi-changeable dashboard display
fia-approved safety features
roll hoop , lateral driver s head protective padding
deformable, double-jointed steering column
removable steering wheel
six-point, 3-inch driver s shoulder , lap harnesses
ft3 fuel cell
manually operated 5 kg fire extinguisher


engine

the engine sealed, 16-valve, 4-cylinder renault sport type f4r frs orbisoud race exhaust system , catalytic converter, built , developed renault sport.

capacity: 1998 cc
max output: 192 bhp (143 kw) @ 6,500 rpm
max torque: 22mkg (159lb.ft) @ 5,500 rpm
lubrication: dry sump, elf evolution ldx 5w/40
spark plugs: ngk pfr6e10
ecu: sealed magneti-marelli mf4l ignition system


gearbox

formula renault uses sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox mechanical control featuring 3 specified sets of ratios using limited slip differential , twin-plate. clutch hydraulic. uses elf transmission ls.

suspension


front: pushrod, controlled single damper adjustable bump , rebound
rear: pushrod, controlled twin dampers adjustable bump , rebound


brake

the brakes four-pot calipers, ventilated discs , ferodo(type ds4003) pads. include cockpit-adjustable bias front-to-rear.

tyres


front: 16/53 x 13 inches (330 mm)
rear: 23/57 x 13 inches (330 mm)
manufacturer: michelin control
exceptions
asia: kumho (since 2002)
brazil: pirelli (2002–2006)
north america: yokohama (since 2004)


wheels


front: 8 inches x 13 inches (330 mm)
rear: 10 inches x 13 inches (330 mm)
manufacturer: oz

2010–today

manufactured barazi-epsilon eb01 a

main changes previous models are:

engine: 2.0l renault f4r 832 - maximal output has been raised 210 bhp (160 kw)
gearbox 7-speed sequential

championships

two sorts of formula renault 2.0 championships exist. regular championships , winter series, off-season championship held between november , february few races. in 2005, series names replaced formula renault 2000 formula renault 2.0.

an uruguyan 2.0l series held (josé pedro passadores 2003 champion).

winners

a majority of formula renault champions have gone onto lead successful careers in motor racing, notably alain prost won formula 1 world championship 4 times in career. other drivers include rené arnoux, didier pironi, kimi räikkönen, felipe massa , lewis hamilton of whom have gone onto win grands prix.

formula renault 2.0l timeline


fr = formula renault ; italic = former series ; winter series or winter or w = winter series of above series
(a) = formula renault 2000 masters; (b) = formula renault 2000 eurocup; (c) = formula renault 2.0 germany ; (d) = formula renault 2.0 netherlands ; (e) = renault speed trophy f2000; (f) = north american fran 2000 pro championship; (g) = rencontres internationales de formule renault