Renault R26 specs & info

2006 Renault R26

Renault's F1 car for 2006

Technical specifications Renault R26 F1 car

Monocoque construction: 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.
Fuel tank: Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.
Front suspension: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operate an inboard 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: Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operating vertically-mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the gearbox casing.
Cooling system: Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car's forward motion
Tyres: Michelin
Brake system: Carbon discs and pads (Hitco); calipers by AP Racing
Driver seat: Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt. Steering wheel integrates gear change and clutch paddles.
Electronic systems: Integrated Step 11 chassis/engine electronics and software co-developed by Renault F1 Team and Magneti Marelli.
Transmission: Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with one reverse gear.

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 3100mm
Front track: 1450mm
Rear track: 1400mm
Overall length: 4800mm
Overall height: 950mm
Overall width: 1800mm
Overall weight: 600kg including driver and camera
Engine designation: Renault RS26
Cylinders: 90° V8
Capacity: 2398cc
Weight: 95kg
Spark Plugs: Champion
Fuel: Elf
Lubricants: Elf