Vitaly Petrov driving the R31 during the free practice session at the 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix
Category
Formula One
Constructor
Renault
Designer(s)
James Allison (Technical Director) Naoki Tokunaga (Deputy Technical Director) Tim Densham (Chief Designer) Martin Tolliday (Project Leader) Jarrod Murphy (Head of CFD) Dirk de Beer (Head of Aerodynamics) Mike Elliott (Chief Aerodynamicist) Rob White (Engine Technical Director)
Predecessor
Renault R30
Successor
Lotus E20 - Lotus Engineering Renault RS16 - Renault branded
Technical specifications[1]
Chassis
Moulded carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque, with engine incorporated as a fully stressed member
Suspension (front)
Carbon fibre double wishbone, operating inboard torsion bar and damper units via a pushrod system
Suspension (rear)
As front except via a pullrod system
Engine
Renault RS27-2011 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission
Seven-speed semi-automatic titanium gearbox with reverse gear "Quickshift" system
Power
>750 hp @ 18,000 rpm
Weight
640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel
Total
Tyres
Pirelli P Zero OZ Wheels (front and rear): 13"
Competition history
Notable entrants
Lotus Renault GP
Notable drivers
9. Bruno Senna 9. Nick Heidfeld 10. Vitaly Petrov
Debut
2011 Australian Grand Prix
Last event
2011 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races
Wins
Podiums
Poles
F/Laps
19
0
2
0
0
The Renault R31 was a Formula One racing car designed by Lotus Renault GP for the 2011 Formula One season. The chassis was designed by James Allison, Naoki Tokunaga, Tim Densham and Dirk de Beer with Rob White leading the engine design. The car was driven by Vitaly Petrov and Nick Heidfeld, who was replaced mid-season by Bruno Senna.
^"Lotus Renault GP R31: Technical Specifications". lotusrenaultgp.com. Lotus Renault GP. 31 January 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
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Global Information
Bruno Senna
Nick Heidfeld 
Vitaly Petrov