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Formula Renault - November 2012

Formula Renault 2.0 ‘BARC’ Specification

Carbon Fibre cell designed and developed by Tatuus and Renaultsport originally introduced in 2000 and updated with new bodywork in 2007. It features a FIA-approved roll hoop and lateral driver's head protection.

XAP Multi-Changeable Dashboard Display 

Roll Hoop and Lateral Driver's Head Protective Padding 

Deformable, double-jointed steering column 

Removable steering wheel 

Six-point, 3-inch driver's shoulder and lap harnesses 

FT3 fuel cell 

Manually-operated 5kg fire extinguisher 

Note: chassis and engine are of an FIA-approved 'impact break-away' design 

Sealed by Oreca, 16-valve, 4-cylinder type F4R with Orbisoud race exhaust system and catalytic converter, built and developed by Renaultsport. Utilises 35mm restrictor to cap top speed.

Capacity 1998cc 

Max Output 192bhp at 6,500rpm 

Max Torque 22mkg @ 5,500rpm 

Lubrication Dry Sump 

Spark Plugs NGK PFR6E10 

ECU Sealed Magneti Marelli MF4L ignition system 

Sadev 6-speed, sequential gearbox, mechanical control with three specified sets of ratios using a Limited Slip Differential and Twin-Plate, Hydraulic Clutch. 

Petronas, supplied by The Lubricant Consultancy

0-100mph in 4.85 seconds 

200kmh-0 in 4.60 seconds 

Front Pushrod, controlled single damper with adjustable bump and rebound 

Rear Pushrod, controlled twin dampers with adjustable bump and rebound 

Four-pot calipers, with ventilated discs and Ferodo (type DS4003) pads. Cockpit-adjustable bias front-to-rear. 

OZ, aluminium, central fixing 

Front 8 inches x 13 inches 

Rear 10 inches x 13 inches 

Front 16/53 x 13 

Rear 23/57 x 13 

Wheel Base 2,645mm 

Front Track 1,434mm 

Rear Track 1,318mm 

495kg without driver/570kg with driver