Heikki Kovalainen driving the R27 at the 2007 British Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Renault
Designer(s)
Pat Symonds (Executive Engineer) Bob Bell (Technical Director) James Allison (Deputy Technical Director) Tim Densham (Chief Designer) Martin Tolliday (Project Leader) Tad Czapski (Technology Director) Robin Tuluie (Head of R&D) Dino Toso (Head of Aerodynamics) Rob White (Engine Technical Director)
Predecessor
R26
Successor
R28
Technical specifications
Chassis
Carbon-fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)
Carbon-fibre double wishbone, with pushrod and rocker operated inboard torsion bar/damper units.
Suspension (rear)
Carbon-fibre double wishbone with gearbox-mounted vertical torsion bars and horizontal dampers.
Length
4,800 mm (189 in)
Width
1,800 mm (71 in)
Height
950 mm (37 in)
Axle track
1,450 mm (57 in) (front) 1,400 mm (55 in) (rear)
Wheelbase
3,100 mm (122 in)
Engine
Mecachrome-built Renault RS27 2.4 L (146 cu in) V8 90° naturally aspirated, mid engined, longitudinally-mounted
Transmission
Renault seven-speed + reverse instantaneous shift
Power
>750 hp @ 19,000 rpm
Weight
605 kg (1,334 lb) with driver, camera and ballast
Fuel
Elf Atmo 98.5 RON
Lubricants
Elf Evolution 900 SXR
Tyres
Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants
ING Renault F1 Team
Notable drivers
3. Giancarlo Fisichella 4. Heikki Kovalainen
Debut
2007 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2007 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
17
0
1
0
0
Constructors' Championships
0
Drivers' Championships
0
The Renault R27 is a Formula One racing car designed and produced by Renault for the 2007 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by Bob Bell, James Allison, Tim Densham and Dino Toso with Pat Symonds overseeing the design and production of the car as Executive Director of Engineering and Rob White leading the engine design. The car was driven by Giancarlo Fisichella and Heikki Kovalainen.
It made its first public outing on 16 January 2007, at Jerez circuit after completing a short first test at Silverstone the week before.
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Global Information
Giancarlo Fisichella
Heikki Kovalainen