Renault R23 specs & info

2003 Renault RS23 driven by Fernando Alonso in Barcelona

Renault's F1 car for 2003

Technical specifications Renault R23 F1 car

Chassis

Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by the Renault F1 Team and designed for maximum strength and stiffness with minimum weight. Engine installed as a fully-stressed member. Front suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard titanium rocker via a pushrod system.This is connected to a torsion bar and damper units which are mounted at the front of the monocoque. Rear suspension: Titanium top and carbon fibre bottom wishbones operating vertically mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the titanium gearbox casing
Transmission: Six-speed automatic gearbox with one reverse gear
Fuel system: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell provides reduced risk of fire and is mounted behind cockpit in chassis monocoque. Cooling system: Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car's forward motion. Electrical: Renault F1 Team developed chassis electronics and software control items such as gearbox, and the system links to engine management system (Magneti Marelli). Braking system: Carbon fibre discs and pads (Hitco); calipers by AP Racing. Cockpit: Removable driver's seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt. Steering wheel has gear change and clutch paddles attached.

Dimensions and weight

Front track: 1,450mm
Rear track: 1,400mm
Wheel base: 3,100mm
Overall length: 4,600mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1,800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver, camera and ballast

Engine

Designation: Renault RS23
Type: Naturally aspirated V10
Cylinder bank angle: 112°
Capacity: 2998 cc
Valvetrain: 4 pneumatic valves per cylinder
Engine speed: In excess of 18000 RPM, providing a maximum power of more than 800 BHP