Formula Renault - 2014
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
28 Jul 2014 MIXED WEEKEND FOR PAPANASTASIOU AT BRANDS HATCH INDY
Hillspeed’s Dimitris Papanastasiou experienced an event of mixed fortunes at his ‘home’ track Brands Hatch Indy Circuit over the weekend, 26th/27th July, with seventh place in round seven of the Protyre Formula Renault Championship followed by a frustrating non-finish in round eight. After a solid drive in the opening encounter on Sunday which continued his excellent run of...
2 Jun 2014 PAPANASTASIOU LEAPS INTO CHAMPIONSHIP TOP EIGHT AT DONINGTON
Impressive single-seater driver Dimitris Papanastasiou put together a season-best series of performances at Donington Park National Circuit over the weekend, 31st May/1st June, to move into the top eight of the Protyre Formula Renault Championship standings for Hillspeed. Delivering a best finish of sixth place in round five, the Greek category rookie went on to record a similarly...
7 Apr 2014 CONSISTENTLY STRONG DEBUT FOR PAPANASTASIOU IN FORMULA RENAULT
Hillspeed’s Dimitris Papanastasiou put together a highly competitive debut in the 2014 Protyre Formula Renault Championship at Rockingham in Northamptonshire over the weekend, 5th/6th April, with a best result of eighth place during the last of the event’s three races. Arriving in the ultra-competitive category for his first ever full season of motor racing action, having previously...
13 Feb 2014 PAPANASTASIOU SWITCHES TO FORMULA RENAULT WITH HILLSPEED
Greek national Dimitris Papanastasiou has today, Thursday, 13th February, become Hillspeed’s first driver signing for the 2014 Protyre Formula Renault Championship, in which the former title winning team plans to field a two-car entry. London-based Papanastasiou, who made his competitive return with Hillspeed in last November’s BRDC Formula 4 Championship Winter Series after four...
