The new yellow and black Renault R30 was launched in Valencia earlier today and the following is a complete list of the new cars technical specifications...

Chassis

Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, manufactured by the Renault F1 Team and designed for maximum strength with minimum weight. RS27-2010 V8 engine installed as a fully-stressed member.

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 inside the front of the monocoque. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.

Rear suspension

Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones with pushrod operated torsion bars and transverse-mounted damper units mounted in the top of the gearbox casing. Aluminium uprights and OZ machined magnesium wheels.

Transmission

Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear. “Quickshift” system in operation to maximise speed of gearshifts.

Fuel system

Kevlar-reinforced rubber fuel cell by ATL.

Cooling system

Separate oil and water radiators located in the car's sidepods and cooled using airflow from the car's forward motion.

Electrical

MES-Microsoft Standard Electronic Control Unit.

Braking system

Carbon discs and pads (Hitco); calipers and mastercylinders by AP Racing.

Cockpit

Removable driver’s seat made of anatomically formed carbon composite, with six-point harness seat belt by OMP Racing. Steering wheel integrates gear change and clutch paddles, front flap adjuster.

Car dimensions and weight

Front track 1450 mm

Rear track 1400 mm

Overall length 5050 mm

Overall height 950 mm

Overall width 1800 mm

Overall weight 620 kg, with driver, cameras and ballast

Renault F1 RS27-2010 Engine Technical Specifications

Capacity 2400 cc

Architecture 90° V8

Weight 95 kg

Max rpm 18,000 rpm

ECU MES SECU

Fuel TOTAL

Oil Elf (a brand of TOTAL)

Battery Renault F1 Team