Race starts: |
210 |
1st race - Great Britain 1977 |
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Wins: |
33 |
1st win - France 1979 |
Podiums: |
89 |
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Poles: |
50 |
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Front rows: |
87 |
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Fastest laps: |
27 |
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Constructors' titles: |
2 |
2005, 2006 |
Drivers' titles: |
2 |
2005, 2006 |
Points: |
925 |
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Car Details |
Chassis |
R27 - 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.
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Engine |
RS27 - 2.4 litre, 90 degree V8
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Suspension |
Front - 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.
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Rear - Carbon fibre top and bottom wishbones operating vertically-mounted torsion bars and horizontally-mounted damper units mounted on the top of the gearbox casing.
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Transmission |
Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with one reverse gear. Instantaneous gearchange system for maximum performance.
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Dimensions |
Front track 1450mm; Rear track 1400mm; Wheel base 3100mm Overall length 4800mm; Overall height 950mm; Overall width 1800mm
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