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Country of origin:France
Produced from:1977 - 1979
Numbers built:4
Designed by:André de Cortanze
Successor:Renault RS 10
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:December 04, 2015
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Engine
Configuration Renault-Gordini EF 1 90º V6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Weight 180 kilo / 396.8 lbs
Construction aluminium-alloy block and head
Displacement 1,492 cc / 91 cu in
Bore / Stroke 86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 42.8 mm (1.7 in)
Compression 7.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Camshaft Belt driven
Fuel feed Bosch/Kugelfischer Fuel Injection
Lubrication Dry sump
Aspiration Garrett Turbo
Power 500 bhp / 373 kW @ 11,000 rpm
Torque 372 Nm / 274 ft lbs @ 9,600 rpm
BHP/Liter 335 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis aluminium monocoque
Front suspension double wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers
Rear suspension upper links, lower wishbones, inboard coil springs over dampers
Steering rack-and-pinion
Brakes (fr/r) ventilated discs
Gearbox Hewland FGA 400 6 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 605 kilo / 1,334 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,500 mm (177.2 in) / 2,000 mm (78.7 in) / 1,200 mm (47.2 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,500 mm (98.4 in) / 1,540 mm (60.6 in) / 1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Wheels (fr/r) 11.5 x 13 / 19.5 x 13
Tyres Michelin

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.83 bhp / kg

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