Renault R27
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| Category | Formula One |
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| Constructor | Renault |
| Team/s | Renault |
| Designer | Bob Bell |
| Drivers | 3. Giancarlo Fisichella |
| Chassis | Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure |
| Suspensions | -- |
| Engine | Renault RS27 90-degree V8 (TBC) |
| Gearbox | Renault seven-speed controlled gearbox - quick shift |
| Fuel | Elf |
| Tyres | Bridgestone |
| Debut | 2007 Australian Grand Prix |
| Races competed | 1 |
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| Drivers' Championships | |
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The Renault R27 is a Formula One racing car, to be used in the 2007 season.
It made its first public outing on the 16th January 2007 at Jerez circuit after completing a short first test at Silverstone the week before.
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[edit] Aerodynamics
The R27 is outwardly similar to the 2006 R26, with several aerodynamic modifications. [1] The front wing design, for example, is very similar to the R26's. One unusual new feature is the placing of the rear view mirrors on the strakes on outer edge of the sidepod, following a concept introduced by Ferrari on their 2006 car (the 248 F1).
[edit] Gearbox
The new seven-speed Instantaneous GearChange (ICG) gearbox is Renault's first attempt at a seamless shift gearbox.[1]
[edit] Livery
The R27's new livery reflects the new title sponsor, the ING Group, and consists of an assortment of colours including orange, white, yellow and dark blue. [2]
An interim livery - dark blue and yellow - was used during early test sessions and at the car's official launch in Amsterdam on January 24. [3]
[edit] Gallery
 R27 promotional shot of final multicoloured livery |
[edit] Complete Formula One Results
(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)
| Year | Team | Engine | Tyres | Drivers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Points | WCC |
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| 2007 | Renault | Renault V8 | B | AUS | MYS | BHR | ESP | MON | CAN | USA | FRA | GBR | GER | HUN | TUR | ITA | BEL | JPN | CHN | BRA | ' | ' | |
| Giancarlo Fisichella | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Heikki Kovalainen | 10 |
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ a b "Question Marque", Renault R27 launch article, Autosport magazine, 25th January 2007
- ^ "Renault reveals new look for new era", itv.com article , retrieved 24th January 2007
- ^ http://www.formula1.com/news/5505.html
[edit] External links
- ING Renault F1 Team's official website in English
- ING Renault F1 Team debuts R27 at Jerez
- Fisi shakes down new R27
- Detailed specification of the R27
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